Overcome my fear of driving

Hi Rain -

I know exactly what youre saying. Negative driving experiences are very traumatic. It only takes one experience to lock in fear for a lifetime. Im so glad you got your license. The mind is so powerful. You don’t tell yourself, “Well, that was just one experience, it’ll be better next time”. I was so embarrassed standing at bus stops here in Los Angeles, I would hide behind trees so people i’d lied to wouldnt see me. It was shameful. But my lies became the truth. Im driving now with no fear and I love it. I pray before I drive and It really helps. This experience taught me that there are so many more things that I can do when I put the fear aside.

Hey Yukki -

If you are a female, I apologize. I thought you were a male from your avatar. Please forgive me.

BTW, my sister Stephanie encouraged me to take extra driving lessons. I love you Steph and thanks.

Hello to all -

I made the decision to pay for more driving hours with a driving school. I paid $420.00 for 10 hours of driving lessons last week. If you are female, I suggest getting a female instructor. Male instructors are too agressive with females. My instructor made me feel so comfortable and driving became so easy. So I totally understand why “Yuuki” is afraid. His instructors and his own father yelled at him. That’s scary, especially when youre driving. So that fear stayed with him.

I now have my confidence back. On my first lesson, my instructor felt that I could handle the car so we took the highway. It felt so good to me.

I rented a car today (a Kia Rondo mini s.u.v.) and drove to my local Target store and then came home and parallel parked. Early tomorrow morning, im gonna get out there and drive. I especially want to drive down all of the tricky streets in my area. I finally overcame my fear. I love it. The fear is so totally mental. It seems so real but the fear is false. I told myself that I didnt want waste $420.00 so I have to keep driving. I strongly suggest paying for extra driving lessons so you will feel comfortable driving on the road. Listen, may God bless you all and may you all be encouraged and inspired to get extra driving lessons and conquer your fears. I think for people like myself who have a tendency of over-thinking things, make so much more out of this than necessary. I tend to over-think and over-analyze everything. I promise you, it will be so comfortable once you get going. Right now, im driving in the slow lanes, taking my time. Im not caring or letting anyone intimidate me on the road. They can beep and curse, and give me the middle finger all they want. Im concerned about drivng safely and getting to my destinations safely. You will feel the same once you get started. Again, May God bless you all and I cant wait to read your testimonies. You will do it.

Im 33 years old and I live in Los Angeles. In L.A. driving is essential. I dont have children fortunately. I received my drivers license 2 years ago. I have yet to purchase a car and I am still afraid to drive. I paid almost $1000 in driving lessons and obtained my license after the second try. I dont know why I’m so afraid. I live alone I have no family. I am fortunate to work across the street from my residence. I cant begin to tell how I’ve lied to friends through the years about my driving. Now I feel bound by my lies. I hate standing at bus stops because I know so many people in Los Angeles and Im afraid they will see me at a bus stop. I try to hide behind trees when I can. lol I just wish I knew someone in Los Angeles that could help me to overcome my fear. I can easily go and rent a car but Im afraid to drive it. I tell myself that it’s all in my head. I even know mentally challenged people who drive. I know that once I start driving, im gonna kick myself for being so terrified. I just need someone to help me get over this hump. Or maybe I dont. Maybe I can lick this on my own. Im giving myself a deadline (my birthday) to lick this fear. I’ve posted this 3 times. I desperately need support!!!