I am hard of hearing how do I get over my fear of driving?

Question

I am 26 year old Hard of hearing I really want to learn how to drive and be able to driving instead of depend on other people all the time my fear of driving is I have bad eye vision when come to the sun or light my eye get blury and I don't hear alots scared and fear I might hit someone or if someone hornk the car and I didn't hear at all . All My life everythings I do like stand in front of a class or taken any test or do a school play or speaking in front million of people or meeting new people worried people will make fun of my voice I don't speak right I worried alots I might fail I never pass anything in my life and I have always keep telling myself I can do it piece of cake then when it time to do anything my heart started speeding fast and I get nervous and end up messing up that's why I am worried when I started learning how to drive on a street or freeway I might end up being nervous and fear and end up hiting someone or my car might end up crashing.

How do I get over these kind of fear Help please

I do wear hearing aid

Answer 1

Wearing your hearing aid will increase your awareness of what is happening around you; but also realize that cars are noisy places, with the tires on the pavement, the wind noise, the other vehicles around you, the turn signals, etc. If you don't wear hearing aids regularly, it will take time for your brain to get accustomed to these noises and to learn how to differentiate them and to use the auditory information. The brain is most efficient at doing this when we have both ears providing balanced information... can you use an aid on the other ear or is the loss too profound?

Has your vision been tested and have you discussed the vision problems with your eye Doctor? In addition to getting glasses if needed, you can get polarized sunglasses in varying shades of darkness, as they help to cut down glare -- even on cloudy days. And realize that you have the sun visors for a reason! I'm always amazed every morning as I drive south that so many people are holding their hands up to shade the sun from their eyes instead of swinging the visor to the side!

In order to get a driver's license you will have to take driving lessons and will be taught by an experienced instructor. When shopping around for driving schools, ask them if they have experience working with the hearing impaired. Like all things, driving takes practice and experience. Once you get your permit you will have to have another licensed driver in the car with you. Start out with local roads that have moderate speed limits, and as you become more comfortable, you can increase to busier and faster roads. Ask the person accompanying you for feedback, and pull over to switch drivers when you have to go on a road that you are not ready for. Have your friends guide you through the process while they are driving (especially those whose driving skills you feel most comfortable with!).

In addition to having sensory deficits, you also appear to have some anxiety issues that should also be addressed, so you may also want to talk to a counselor to learn how to stay relaxed in stressful situations.

Many hearing impaired people drive, so do not feel limited by the hearing loss! Just be aware that it will take you longer to get a sense of confidence. Good Luck to you!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Practicing will make you overcome your fear of driving. Have a parent or a friend take you to the mall parking lot after hours and practice driving around. It'll help you get used to driving and also used to the car. Also if you're in high school, take Drivers' Ed and do the after school thing where you drive with your teacher, they have special cars where both sides have breaks and sometimes steering wheels.

Answer 4

If you believe you would be an unsafe driver, don't worry about driving, your safety would be better off without it.

Answer 5

no offense, but are you sure that it's safe for you to drive? if it is, i would spend some money on driving lessons. good luck.