People were able to communicate effortlessly and transmit messages quickly. Additionally, the automobile made it easier for people to earn an income by being able to find jobs further away. More importantly, the automobile allowed people to vacation. Before the automobile, people were more confined to their homes and their immediate surroundings. After the automobile, families were able to travel to new places, which often improved family unity. The automobile is such a successful invention that in the future, technology will continue to evolve; ultimately, the means of travel will be improved and people will be able to experience experiences faster than ever before.