Eight months have passed since I moved, and I finally checked a big item off my to-do list: I got my driver\u2019s license! It took me longer than I thought, it was always something I kept postponing. But honestly, the city gave me plenty of ways to get around, so the urgency wasn\u2019t there at first.<\/p>\n
Houston<\/strong> is one of the biggest cities in the U.S.<\/strong>, and now I can confirm what everyone says: you really do need a car here. Everything is so spread out. Did you know the largest intersection in the world is in Houston? I didn\u2019t until I had the chance to drive through it with colleagues. It\u2019s impressive! And the speed, wow. Driving here feels so different; everything moves fast.<\/p>\n But let\u2019s go back to my own journey of finally getting that license. When I first arrived in Houston, I had to be strategic about where to live. The first shock was realizing how dependent everyone is on cars. So, I decided to live downtown, where I could easily access the tram and get to the office without needing to drive. Many native Houstonians don\u2019t rely on the metro, but I think it has improved a lot over the years. The downside is that it only really covers downtown and the East End, so it doesn\u2019t extend across the city.<\/p>\n Still, for me, the metro worked perfectly. It got me to the office, fit into my daily routine, and allowed me to settle in without rushing to get a license. But a few weeks ago, I decided it was time. I have many reasons: I want to keep exploring Houston and Texas, I want the freedom to drive visitors around, and I want to be prepared for emergencies or office site visits.<\/p>\n The truth is, Houston is a city where you definitely need a car. If you\u2019re used to the connected public transportation systems in other cities, this might come as a shock. For now, I love my metro routine, but I\u2019m opening my mind to the idea of getting a car soon. It feels like the natural next step.<\/p>\n