will i ever get over the fear of driving i just started and in 3 months i will be taking the dring test i know the the basic on driving but im just to scared to go out in the road what can i do to make my fear go away oh and i know how to drive i have diven on the streets but when i make a little mistake i dont want to drive.
2006-11-12 07:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by mano558 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Try practicing in an empty parking lot, or on streets that aren't busy. Something I had to realize before I stopped being afraid of driving is that I was in control of the car. I wasn't just trying to guide the huge thing and keep it from going out of control. So remember, YOU are in control! You can make the car stop, or go, or do whatever, at any time that you want!
Sometimes I would talk to myself and reassure myself that yes, I did make a mistake just now, but nobody got hurt, and everything's okay. Whoever is driving with you to help you learn and practice will probably understand if you tell them ahead of time that you're scared, and talking to yourself might help.
If the person who is driving with you to help you learn is very critical of you and harsh with you, then that's probably not helping. If that's the case, then try to find someone else that would be willing to help you? Someone calm and who won't yell at you if you make a mistake would be good!
Make small goals and really congratulate yourself when you accomplish them. Decide that you're going to drive around the block once, and then do it. Once you've done that, tell yourself how awesome it is that you could do it! Be proud of yourself! Then, next time, maybe you can drive around the block twice, or go down the road a little ways and then turn around and come back, etc.
You can do it! :) I believe in you, and you should believe in yourself!
2006-11-12 08:12:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you practise the better you will feel about driving. It is just like anything else is feels uncomfortable at first. I think that being overly cautious just shows that you are a very conscientious person. Good luck
2006-11-12 08:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the fear. By the time you're 25 more of your friends will have died in motor cars than anything else.
2006-11-12 07:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by foogill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone is fearful of driving at first..it will take time..but being fearful is cautious..
2006-11-12 08:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by chickannie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i feel for you hon..my daughter is 34 years old, and still dont have her liscence.. her 16 year old son just got his ..and I am bound and determined to make sure she hets hers soon..I tell her if your afraid .. do it afraid!! just do it !! start out driving to the store ..and areas that you are familiar with.. you will see it will get easier.. dont give up!!!
2006-11-12 08:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by vicki f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm, here's a short but radical suggestion: go off roading with a truck. it's fun and you will learn to control your machine, all you need is confidence.
2006-11-12 08:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Eryc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋