Most Americans 1 to use their cars. Families often have two cars and, outside major cities, have to drive 2 long distances to schools, offices, shops, banks, etc. Many college and high-school students have their own cars. Long-distance 3 in Britain is also mainly by road, though railways link most towns and cities. Most places are 4 by motorways or other fast roads. So many people prefer to drive at their own convenience rather than use a train, even though they may get 5 in a traffic jam.