how do I overcome the fear of highway driving?

Answer 1

You just need to do it. The only part of highway driving that should worry you at all is getting on the interstate from a ramp. Just remember, that lane where the ramp continues is called an acceleration lane for a reason. It's to accelerate to highway speed or just under before merging into traffic. If there is no acceleration lane, then you yeild at the bottom of the ramp, whether it's got a yeild sign or not. Other than that, remember tractor trailers have blind spots on all sides of them, so don't just ride next to them. The right lane is the slow lane (bumper lane) on three lane roads the center lane is the travel lane (sandwich lane) and the left lane is the passing lane ( hammer lane). The lanes are two feet wider on the interstate and you can usually stay out of other driver's way. Just don't practice during rush hour.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Highway driving is the easiest thing you can do. Highways when constructed are usually made to be as straight and flat as the terrain allows. This means you may be driving faster, but it's just fast in a straight line. This is much easier than navigating twists on rocky dirt roads, or multiple lanes and lights and one way streets in town. If you're driving on a multilane highway, pick the slower lane on the right and drive at a set speed. Let other people to all the passing. Good luck.

Answer 4

Make an appointment with a qualified Driving Instructor. Ask to take a lesson on highway driving. You will learn how to use the on and off ramps, and how to enter highway traffic safely. You will also be in safer hands with an instructor. This will build your skills and confidence, and you'll also pick up a lot of other driving information and tips.
Get out there and do it!

Answer 5

I used to hate driving on city streets, but loved driving on the freeways and highways. My husband loved driving on the city streets but hated driving on the freeways and highways. We'd 'switch seats' at the on and off ramps, so the one who like driving where we were going was driving. These days, my husband (a different one ... this one has NEVER driven a car) and I take the bus EVERYWHERE except we take a cab home from the grocery store (too much to carry) every two weeks. If you are 'afraid' of driving on the highway or freeway, then DO NOT DRIVE ON THEM ... you'll get 'frazzled' and could cause a bad accident. Take a bus, or have a 'friend' or your partner drive on the highways and freeways. Or you could 'fly' or take a train, if you are needing to go from one city to another ...

Answer 6

It is a question of practise makes perfect. When you have a couple of days spare just get in your car and drive. Stop at every service station if you have to but just keep on driving. Stop off somewhere for the night and then drive back home. By the time you get home you will either be a nervous wreck or over your driving problem.

Answer 7

By overcoming my fear of driving on the motorway I just went out there and did it, you will soon get used to it, just do some short journeys first.

Answer 8

Highway driving is actually easier than city driving. Take your time, take your best friend, think about it first, don't go during busy times and keep your cool.

Answer 9

Highway driving is easy, You only have to aim the car, whereas in town You have to drive the car.

Answer 10

FIrst you have to realize that it is much safer than driving on city streets. Then just do it. Drive in the right lane just under the spead limit til you get comfortable with it.