By myself after passing my test
It was so scary,
How long do these feelings usually last ???
I felt so nervous and couldn't wait to get home
2007-01-30 01:43:05 · 17 answers · asked by Elle J Morgan 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I'm not a teen i'm 29
2007-01-30 01:56:00 · update #1
the more you drive the easier it becomes. Pretend you have someone in the car with you. Keep driving-do not give up. Try to drive aliitle more each day
2007-01-30 01:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by nj2pa2nc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like anything you try for the first time, you will be nervous. It's only natural.
Now that you have the first experience behind you, you know what to expect next time and you will feel less nervous.
It may diminish over time or it may disappear after a single incident when you do something that you did not consciously think about. Like slowing and stopping at a crossing or parking really well at the local supermarket.
The more times you can get out in the car, the more confidence you will gain. But you will always be learning. Even after 20 years, I am still learning about other road users.
The main point is to be courteous at all times, even if someone doesn't acknowlegde that you let them out or let them in. It's their bad manners.
The more times you get out and about, the more your confidence will grow.
Good Luck!
2007-01-30 09:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As some one suggested below, keep going little bits extra each day!
I passed about 9 months ago and havent done a bay park because I'm scared!! But I know the time will come when I feel like I can!
Anyway, keep practising, but you are right to go out driving ON YOUR OWN after passing your test, thats the best thing to do!!
Good luck, and keep up with the driving!
2007-02-01 11:38:41 · answer #3 · answered by Emma C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I first got my permit I wasn't scared too much emotionally, but I got the underarm sweats really bad for a couple of months. How can you be cool with big wet stains on your shirt? It was at least 8 weeks before my body calmed down enough that I had the courage to ask a girl to go out with me.
A few months later, I bought my first motorcycle. The same thing happened all over again.
Relax, just like everything else, the more you do it the easier it gets.
2007-01-30 10:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done. Keep at it. Try to go out by yourself at least once a week. I still find it scary, after 16 years!! But at least I know what I'm doing, which only comes with practice and experience.
Take it slowly (don't rush to go on motorways, for example) until you're ready, and always take your time when parking, coming out of parking spaces, and at junctions. I hit a pillar in a carpark a month after passing my test, in my boyfriend's new car, because someone was waiting. So don't ever feel you need to rush or panic - let other people wait. Best of luck xxx
2007-01-30 09:52:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done for passing your driving test. I only mine a year ago and I'm still learning. The worry feelings only lasted a couple of weeks, But could take longer for some people. If you still unsure after this period, take someone whos been driving for a while to comfort you. Good Luck and happy driving.
2007-01-30 11:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time was scary for me too...of course that was many years ago. After that I was fine, but each time I had to drive in a new area or the first time on the interstate, the feels where there again. I think each time you try something new, it is scary but once you have pushed yourself to do it, with time it goes away.
2007-01-30 09:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by livegrace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's daft for me to say don't worry, but I will anyway! It's just strange, as you've been used to having someone else sat there.
None of us stop learning, even hairy old gits like me who've been driving since 19ahem.
You made it, didn't you, on your own and without problem? That's an achievement to be proud of, as was passing your test. Congratulations, by the way.
It will get easier with each outing, believe me.
2007-01-30 10:17:15 · answer #8 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations - when I passed my test (many moons ago) I used to go out in the evening when the roads were quieter. If there were any roads or roundabouts that I was unsure of or nervous of I would do them in the evening when I didn't feel pressured from other drivers
2007-01-30 09:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gets easier with experience, trust me. The nerves aren't necessarily such a bad thing as they prevent you from taking risks and driving like a lunatic (ie, 17 year old boys). Don't let yourself be bullied by impatient idiots on the road either. Stick to the highway code and your confidence will gradually increase.
Good luck!
2007-01-30 09:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by Gerbil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋