It has long been the dream of many a teenage boy to buy a cheap old car and fix it up to be the most stylish vehicle on his high school parking lot. As soon as kids are old enough to realize they will one day be able to drive, they have dreams of one day owning their own car. Some people put off getting their driving license into well into adulthood because they are scared of getting into an accident. Others get their license the moment they are old enough but are unable to afford a car. Some people go their entire lives without ever getting behind the wheel of a car for one reason or another. Even though a number of responsibilities come with driving, there is nothing like it for gaining independence. If you are able to hop into your vehicle and go for a ride or get from one place to another, you have a level of freedom non-drivers lack. Sure, you may be stuck dealing with auto collision repair or a body shop a few times during your life, but those minor inconveniences are worth the effort if it means you are able to get around to wherever you choose at any time you choose. If you are looking for freedom, convenience, and independence, a vehicle of your own is what you need.
Non-drivers are stuck relying on public transportation and their friends and family to get them around. This means you are required to travel according to a bus schedule and you may find yourself getting up extra early or arriving at functions extra early because you have to travel when the bus travels. You could choose to take a taxi, but this can be very expensive, especially in suburban and rural areas. If you rely on a friend, family member, or roommate to drive you, you are also stuck adhering to their schedule. Worse, you may be inconveniencing them by having them take you different places. You will have to work on their schedule and expect them to work around yours to some extent. This can make for a few very unpleasant relationships and more than a few arguments. If you were driving a car of your own, you would have the ability to come and go as you please, regardless of anyone's schedule.
Another benefit to driving your own car is the sense of adventure it brings. If you are relying on someone else to take you places, chances are you only travel outside of your house when the need calls for it. You probably do not go to a friend and ask them to just take you for a drive any old place for no reason. If you had a vehicle of your own, you would have the advantage of hopping behind the wheel and just going for an endless drive to nowhere in particular at any given time. Even without a destination, you can enjoy the sense of freedom and independence owning your own vehicle provides.
