Yes. With the exception of some major cities (and even then usually restricted to the central cores) it is nearly impossible to do anything without a vehicle. A

Yes. With the exception of some major cities (and even then usually restricted to the central cores) it is nearly impossible to do anything without a vehicle. Areas surrounding cities (the suburbs) usually have some form of public transit but the quality in most cities is so poor that it is impossible to use on a regular basis. Rural areas often have no transit whatsover. Buying groceries, going to work, doing any other errand outside of the house requires a car. Therefore, if two adults live in a home, they generally need two cars if they are going to be capable of being independent. All in all, it's a pretty terrible situation.