Chapter 8 – Road Rules

If you are contemplating going away to college, one of your primary concerns will be transportation. If you don’t have a car right now, you may decide literally any car is better than none at all. There are all sorts of issues when considering the decision of taking a car to school.

If you won’t have a car, don’t sweat it. There are many other ways of getting around. Of the campuses I questioned, many allow inline skates and bicycles on campus sidewalks as a means of getting to class. Most main campus buildings are equipped with bike racks within close proximity for riders to lock up their bikes. Some offer bike paths for riders (so no pedestrians are run over). A few campuses allow skateboards as well. Check with your campus for options. And remember, your feet will get a lot of use even if you are driving.

Topics covered:

• The car approach (budgeting, finding a good mechanic, car necessities, lending vehicles)
• The non-car approach (The four B’s: bikes, boards, blades, bus)
• Ride boards

“If you have a car, determine from the start if you will use it to give rides. Talk with your parents to find out a reasonable price your friends should contribute for gas. If you do not have a car, be considerate enough to offer to help with the gas money without being asked.” – Kellie, Oklahoma Baptist University

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