Fear of Driving?

The desire to chose when and where i fished with my boat was my deciding factor to get over my fear of driving (true story).

HAVING to drive around Houston effing TX cured any and all fear of driving anywhere for me once and for all though.

For some people it takes a while to get confortable behind the wheel. For others, it just seems to come naturally. I would agree that more practice in parking lots would be helpful. I had a daughter that was uncomfortable even though I knew she was ready to drive. The time came when I felt she should take the driver's test. She didn't think she was ready. I advised her to take the test. Lo and behold, she passed it! That dramatically boosted her confidence and I think it made her a better driver because of it.

It is healthy to have a little fear, and normal. It will get better with more experience. Morning commutes like today (snow and ice) still terrify me and I am 61. You need to be anticipating other drivers actions all the time, even if you are a good, experienced driver. Your concern is kind of a good thing.


We didn't let our daughter get her license until the summer before she was a senior in high school @ 17. It was a very stressful time for us all with the constant "all of my friends drive". She is a better driver for it. Has not had one accident yet, and will be 29 in a couple of weeks.

Alcohol.

Yes Alcohol is the antidote for both road rage and fear of drinking. They don't call it liquid courage for nothing. Remember before you get behind the wheel of a care always make sure to be completely stuffed to the rafters will large quantities of alcohol.

I didn't get my license until I was 19 too! I'm also 34 and have never wrecked my car. You'll get used to it. I didn't drive on the freeway until I was 24. You got this!!

I'm almost 27 and I still don't have my license - I'm lucky that my husband likes being my chauffeur lol
Seriously though - I got my permit when I was 17, took driver's ed, and did great but the actually getting behind the wheel of a car terrifies me to this day. I always explain it as "It's not the fear of driving that stops me - it's the fear of the OTHER people driving that terrifies me."
I did drive a couple times when my ex-boyfriend refused to drive me, and I did fine, but it's been probably 4 years since I've driven.
I don't know when I'll get my license, but I know it's not going to be anytime soon.

just put your self in the car in a empty parking lot practice different maneuvers' until you feel comfortable with each maneuver then move on to the next one that how I got a few drivers who where trying to get there cdls(commercial driver license) just cut them lose in a parking lot but don't start driving until you feel safe an comfortable do not rush it

I promise it will be ok

Learn from an accredited driving school, and not just people who will pass on bad habits.

Spend lots of time behind the wheel. Maximize your road time so that you are prepared for different situations.

Know your car, and what its limits are. A good way to do that is to take a performance driving class. It sounds strange, but it's fun, and will train you to react in unexpected situations. You may actually find that you enjoy driving after taking it.

i think what makes people fearful about driving is not knowing how to react in different situations, preparedness is the key. Driving can be really fun.

Also, if you can, learn to drive manual. It opens you up to the joy of driving.

I get panic attacks off and on when I drive. The only way to get over the fear is to drive. I drive like a Grandma, and I dont care. I go the speed limit. You'll get idiots who think they are some great indie driver acting like a moron with road rage sometimes pissed because you are cautious but all that matters is I get to my destination alive. It's scary but you just have to do it be alert be cautious always babysit the other cars. No one is a good driver out there and that person that tells you they are a good driver is the one with tickets and accidents. My Dad has never been in an accident is the only driver I know who doesnt make me want to puke from car sickness and drives slow and catious. You can do it as one scardey cat to another just do it.