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FloraRoseCasual Contributor
Hi all,
I’ve been wanting to get my drivers licence for a while but I’m struggling with anxiety. I’m 26 years old and the thought of driving absolutely terrifies me. The thought of going over 20kms makes me nervous as I’m scared I’m going to crash. I don’t have any family who can teach me either. Is it worth getting a bulk block of lessons with an instructor?
tips on getting over the anxiety would be great
In response to: Learning how to drive anxiety
IlovepenguinsSenior Contributor
Hi @FloraRose, I can relate to your driving anxiety... parking gets me nearly every time! I do a lot of walking from avoiding tight parking spaces haha
Have you ever been go carting or looked into defensive driver courses?
An awesome driving instructor is key when it comes to anxious driving, it could take a couple of lessons with different instructors to find the right one who can ease your anxiety 😊
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