Depending on where you are, you will most likely not need a car. In fact, at many colleges, I recommend not taking a car even if you have one. Student transportation is usually pretty good. In addition to that, public transportation will also be available on urban campuses. In many campuses, a car is really more work than its worth. Parking can be very expensive. As far as emergencies, they will most likely not happen and if, by chance, there really is a true emergency, call 911. If not, I’m sure someone will be able to take you in a semi-emergency (If you get sick). It is true that in some colleges you may need a car but in most cases, you probably wont.