> In America, part of the reason we feel this way is because of our vast travel distances compared to other areas of the world; it isn't unknown for people to c

> In America, part of the reason we feel this way is because of our vast travel distances compared to other areas of the world; it isn't unknown for people to commute to work over 50 miles (80 km) one way. Or to travel that far to go shopping. This is because your country/states/cities are designed that way. I live 15 minute walk from three grocery stores. About 10 minute on bike to work. I do have a car, which I use sometimes for long distance travel if public transport isn't available. But it is a huge cost both in mental capacity and money to keep that thing going. Like keeping it serviced and full on fuel and so on.. If you want to visit a friend and have a beer, do you take the car? How do you get home? In summary I do use a car maybe once or twice a month to go places, but if Uber made self-driving cars that could do those trips for me super-cheap then I would definitely sell my car. For me that would be freedom and like a sibling commenter said, even if you are using a car you heavily depend on others. > /also - I like to go off-road - 4-wheelin' in the dirt and mud I also actually enjoy driving, when I'm _not_ going from A to B. I don't see a reason to inhibit that..