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2 months ago
I think I have conquered my fear of driving to Target which is about 8 miles away. Still get nervous about parking and getting gas.
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How to conquer my fear of driving
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 "Driving was something I had always been afraid to do. Once I finally buckled down and forced myself to do it, eventually it became easier."
How I did it: After having a few driving lessons and ending up quiting for about a year or so, I finally decided to just do it! I also had a friend who was terrified to drive and she ended up getting her license. That was sort of my big push. Lessons & tips: Practice a lot, dont wait long periods of time in between pracice. That is what I did for years and it did not get me anywhere. Resources: Family members willing to practice with me.
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How I did it: I never thought I would be able to drive. I know a lot of people say that, but it's true. I was terrified of driving. I could barely drive a couple of feet. I would have panic attacks about it. But for some reason, something in my mind clicked. I think it was, not wanting my dad (he's the only one in our family who drives) drive me everywhere. I am 19 years old, and will be starting college in January. It is a 25 minute drive from my hous… Read how I did it…
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How I did it: i took driving lessons 1-2 times per week with a private instructor for 45 minutes apiece for a span of about 3-4 months. i also went driving with my father every other week, who's tough on me and keeps me grounded in my driving flaws while still being supportive. doing really hard things, like merging onto a 4 lane highway, made the other things seem really easy. the more i did it, the more i felt secure... i used to think i could never … Read how I did it…
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Gas station
3 months ago
Okay. I made it through the harrowing experience of filling the tank. It is not so much the gas but the pulling up along side the machines. But I didn’t crash and even drove to the library. So the next big thing is grocery store parking lots.
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Untitled
3 months ago
So I am taking the first step…again. I will get into a car and go for a drive once a week. Today I drove for about 20 minutes total. Ran a red light… I know if anyone is reading this they are thinking “Perhaps this chick shouldn’t be driving.”
What I really hate is parking esp. grocery stores and tiny bank parking lots and of course the gas station.
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Not being able to drive...
7 months ago
... has completely ruined my life in so many aspects. I want to get over this. I need to get over this. For me and my family. Just being able to get to the grocery store by myself will change my life. I feel like if I were to get rid of this fear I could do anything.
Untitled
10 months ago
hi i have a horrible fear of driving manual cars its the gears and i cant handle the thaught of stalling and the fear that i wont get the hang of changing gears .
does this get better with time and does any one have any tips for me i really would like to get over this ,
Still scared....
10 months ago
I have made an executive decision that I am going to get over my fear of driving. I am 26 years old and have a husband and a 1 year old daughter. I took drivers ed when I was 16 and passed. I have had my permit 4 times over the years. I am terrified to drive. My mother in law lives across the street and I dont even like driving to her house. Since I had the baby my fear has gotten worse because I feel responsible for her life as well as my own. My husband gets so mad because I refuse to get behind the wheel and he is tired of taking me everywhere. He drives an hour out of his way to take me to work everyday. I am so tired of needing to ask people to take me everywhere I want to go. This fear has ruined my life and those around me. I am so glad to know that I am not the only one. I just get so nervous and feel like everyone is judging the way I drive….
I am setting a goal to be driving by the end of the year….I hope…
Do i have to?
10 months ago
I really want to drive so bad. I just can’t get over this fear. I am getting married next month and we are going to Fl for our honeymoon. I feel bad not knowing how to drive because my new husband will have to drive the whole way. I really need to get over my fear. I wish I Had a friend who understood and could help. But they all think it is a silly fear.
Untitled
11 months ago
I drove all the way to columbus (2 hour drive!) on the highway with my mom in the passenger seat next to me! It was quite scary, but I did it… Now I think I will have less panic attacks about driving.
I am tired of feeling like a looooser!
11 months ago
Hi,
I am almost 40 and still can’t drive. Everything else in my life is o.k. but my fear of driving makes me feel less than adequate. I took lessons a few years ago, panicked, and quit. My husband constantly berates me for it. I have a 3 year old now and I want to be able to drive her to school/birthday parties etc. I actually feel embarassed to go to driving school at this age. I just keep procrastinating about it..but no longer!
By the end of the month I will get my learners license and I will work through the fear to finally accomplish this goal.
Kelly
