having to drive everywhere was one of the few things that made me rethink the move out here. but there were only a few things to keep me in new york, and i felt that that really wasn't reason enough to stay. i'll tell you, though, the subways and the occasional cab were my caretakers, and i even walked home sometimes. walking after a night out was so lovely every once in a while... but it was just so nice to feel so safe and not have to worry about anything .these days, i'm often the designated driver, or my friends and i keep it simple at clubs and then get inebriated at home. my best friend lives far from me, so i often take him home, stay at his house, and drive home in the morning. but please don't drive drunk . i think a main reason why a lot of clubs have last call at 2 and close at 4 is so that people can sober up a bit before they go home. but stay sober 'cause it's the right thing to do, not hurting yourself or others is always good , and because you WILL get a dui and get your license suspended.