Scared of the thought of driving?

[Josef_]

Hi.

So, I'll be 15 on the 30th of December and I'll get temps in July. I am so scared. I don't like the idea of possible getting into a wreck or death or something like that. So maybe I'm just over reacting? I don't know. I really want to try it but, at the same time, I don't!

I'm reaching out to those who have been driving for years or a few months (preferably), so, no one younger please.

Thanks if you can! :yeah:

[Josef_]

Well, the only way to really get over it is to do it. I was recently in a car wreck a few months back. I was terrified of getting behind the wheel again. I eventually worked my way up to it. I would suggest starting out on back roads where there isn't any traffic. Only do what you're comfortable with. Best of luck.

Thank you! I'll definitely consider this.

[MisterNobody]

I've been driving for a while now, but I don't drive often enough anymore to consider myself a consistent driver, even though I should be by this age T_T But I was really freaked out about driving at first until I just took it one step at a time. Eventually, after taking it super slow, I caught up to speed and was fine with it. I practiced a lot in parking lots and very small stretches of highway that led to neighborhoods and back streets. But if you're anxious already and you don't stick with it, you're basically screwed because it's easy to lose that confidence. So just take it easy, take baby steps, and don't stop.

[Josef_]

I've been driving for a while now, but I don't drive often enough anymore to consider myself a consistent driver, even though I should be by this age T_T But I was really freaked out about driving at first until I just took it one step at a time. Eventually, after taking it super slow, I caught up to speed and was fine with it. I practiced a lot in parking lots and very small stretches of highway that led to neighborhoods and back streets. But if you're anxious already and you don't stick with it, you're basically screwed because it's easy to lose that confidence. So just take it easy, take baby steps, and don't stop.

Okay. I already feel a lot better being able to relate. Thank you.

[Katiya]

Well I've been driving a long time. And so far not so much as a parking ticket! Whooooh!!! Lol

Best advice is start slow. Drive defensively. ALWAYS wear your seat belt! Don't text and drive. Try not to talk on the phone. And stay close to the speed limits and never drive under the influence of anything. And never drive when tired, its the equivalent of being legally too drunk to drive. And get a safe car, something with side airbags and a good crash rating.

Having been the helpless victem of a terrible accident as a passenger. I'd be dead if I didn't have my seat belt. So do wear it! And do pay attention best you can! You don't want to hit anyone but you also don't want to be hit by someone either!

You get over the fear once you start, but some fear us good as it keeps you more alert. All you can do is your best, noones perfect. Its a risk but there's no avoiding it. In my case I was a passenger and was severely injured, I wasn't driving the car! So your no safer as a passenger as your at the mercy of the driver! I've always felt a little better driving myself rather than riding as I'm more in control of my situation. ;)

Best of luck! Drive safe!

[fordgtguy]

been driving for just under a year yes im a male so i wasent to worried im a little aggressive though so thats not good. Just relax stay calm keep your eyes on the road and you will do fine. Snows extremely fun to drive in if you have 4x4 so your can drift lol but dont do it if you are scared to just take it easy and take your time getting to places

[Chap Seacook]

I've just started learning and found this blog helpfull: Apparently the brains of boys can continue to develop up to the age of thirty where girls reach neurological maturity at around twenty one years old, this difference will come as no surprise to some! However many skills take moments to pick up but the rest of your life to perfect, such as patient consideration for other road users… google Surepass

[Lost in the Echo]

I've just started learning and found this blog helpfull: Apparently the brains of boys can continue to develop up to the age of thirty where girls reach neurological maturity at around twenty one years old, this difference will come as no surprise to some! However many skills take moments to pick up but the rest of your life to perfect, such as patient consideration for other road users… google Surepass

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