• dave@hal9000@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    16
    ·
    8 months ago

    Yeah, I assumed most of the world was at least 18. I was surprised when I moved to the US at 15 and could get a learner’s permit and drive with an adult, and drive by myself at 16.

    • Pacmanlives@lemmy.world
      cake
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      8
      ·
      8 months ago

      Growing up in a rural part of Ohio it was needed. Everything was 20-30 miles away. Need milk and eggs, well see you an a hour

      • dave@hal9000@lemmy.world
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        5
        ·
        8 months ago

        Yeah, I totally understand how it’s necessary across many parts of the US. There’s so much I couldn’t have done in high school, like having a job, if I couldn’t drive. I didn’t live in a rural area, but between the sprawl and lack of public transportation…