Terrified of driving

Ignace said:

I'm learning to drive right now. But biking on the streets is nearly the same. But your responsibilties will raise. I love to drive so the anxiety calms down.

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lol me too
I hate how rude people are when you actually adept your speed to the limit, even though they can clearly see you're learning to drive.

lolabeau said:

I'm learning to drive at the moment and am so glad to read that being a nervous driver is normal for a social phobia sufferer.

I'm learning in an automatic, far less stressful than the manual.

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I don't know how it's with you, but when you get your license for an automatic, you need to redo your exam when you wanna drive with a manual. Manual is not so hard to learn, and it's fun too. Especially with a 300ZX.

Luke1993 said:

I also don't think I could ever afford a car

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Never say never luke!!!

foxdude said:

lol me too
I hate how rude people are when you actually adept your speed to the limit, even though they can clearly see you're learning to drive.

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If people are rude to me for driving at the speed limit (when Im not in a hurry I do it... why would I want to go faster and risk crashing?) I flick them off... and then say hello to them when I catch up to them at the red light. I love it, they're like "wtf? "

Wow, so many responses. Thank you guys, coming on here always makes me feel better. I'm so glad I have this outlet. It's great being able to talk to so many people around the world that can relate and give you advice. I'd go crazy without it! Well.. crazier.

I haven't gone back to take the test yet, but I've been studying. I'm less worried about the test, and more worried about driving after I pass the test. Still terrified, but I have no choice. I'm so worried about my ADD.

trust me i was like that before, i'm 23 still no driving liscens, i did my exam 2 weeks ago but fail. the more you drive the better it will get

I was certainly terrified of the driving tests. Took me three attempts to get my licence. I didn't have social anxiety back then.

yeh perhaps only drive an automatic car, which is very-very easy to do, i mean really easy. it'll probably take you 1-2 drives before you lose your fear of driving in public as well ..

manuals can take alot longer and it is a bit more daunting in learning in a manual. but if you start in a an automatic it may motivate you to try a manual some day.

I dont have a drivers license and I am 27.

But they are also extremely expensive in Denmark where I come from. You should expect to pay between 2000-2500 USD, And a car can easily cost you between 500 and 1000 USD pr month, for the loan, inssurrance, gas etc so quite expensive I think

I got my Learners Permit when I was 16 1/2, the earliest age I could get my LP. After I got it, I started practising. This was very scary for me. I had trouble getting the clutch right. I woud normally let it out too quickly. I would find the quietest roads when I was with my dad. Didn't have this option with the driving instructor, but at least he would have his own controls. I so wanted to avoid driving as much as I could, but then getting my license was also very important for me.

Test drove a couple of manuals when I was looking for a car (before I got my full license), and ended up buying a automatic because I didn't feel comfortable with a manual. I passed my test on the second attempt, a few months after my 17th birthday.

In those days I would have been terrified of city traffic, because all my driving had been in the country. Now driving with lots of cars around is almost second nature, and I am totally comfortable with almost whatever situation I am faced with.

When I first started to learn how to drive (it wasn't in Canada), I was TERRIFIED in every sense of the word.

I was sweating A LOT and very nervous...when I first got on the road, I couldn't breath properly!

That was LAST YEAR. Today, I like to think I'm an expert driver. I passed my test with a standard the first time....I LOVE DRIVING!