I'm 23 years old and afraid to drive. I got my license when I was 18 and a car at age 20, but only because my parents pressured me. I only drove during the summer because I couldn't take my car to college, so I have limited experience. Not long ago, I had an accident on the interstate. After that, I stopped driving for 6 months, partly because my parents didn't want me to. Now I've got it back but I am scared to drive. My bf is trying to re-teach me, but I am terrified. He wants me to drive on our dates. Now I dread the dates instead of looking forward to them because I'm afraid I'll have another wreck. I also drive really slow. I mapquest every place I'm going (I have a horrible sense of direction). I'm so ashamed that I'm a bad driver and I don't wanna drive with anyone, even him, because I'm afraid they'll laugh at me. My bf and parents both pick on me for being bad. I am about to give up on driving b/c if I'm still a bad driver at 23, is it too late for me to ever become good?
2007-09-09 06:48:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
woah, no 23 isnt too late!!
what you need to do, is start off by driving to an empty parking lot [with JUST YOU in the car, to take some pressure off] and practice parking, turning, everything. when you have somebody else in the car while your trying to learn how to do this it is SO, SO much harder; so just take your time becuase your only 23, you don't have to learn it in a day because now a days there's plenty of alternate transportation. just be confident in yourself; you can do it!!! also, get to a road that is not busy at all, and drive down that road a few times; making sure your within the lines, and GRADUALLY build your speed.
God Bless!!!
2007-09-09 06:55:12 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Tragedy™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it sounds like you had a traumatic incident related to driving. It might be worth talking with someone. You can gradually try things, from driving in an empty parking lot to having some barriers to have to deal with. You certainly don't have to drive, but you will have major limits as a result of accepting this. It isn't too late to become a good driver again. Also consider taking a driver training class to make sure you are doing what is correct.
2007-09-09 06:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two words: systematic desensitization. You have a phobia, not unlike people who have a fear of flying. See a psychologist and you can be cured. Read about it on the link below.
2007-09-09 06:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by rod85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋