i took drivers ed in june and i have my permit completed all my drive times and everything
and im not a bad driver
but i hate driving
i was terrified of it for like 12 years
and i still dont like it
my parents are always trying to get me to drive
b/c they want me to get practice
and i understand that
but im not like mentally or even emotionally okay with driving yet. im just not comfortable driving
ive told my parents this over and over
and they still bug me to drive all the time
i keep telling them that it has to be my idea
but they wont listen
someone please helppppp!!!!!!!
Additional info, added Sunday August 13 2006, 10:10 pm: i did that whole practice in parking lot thing, i drive quite well, i just really hate it, and now theyre talking about getting me a new car!
i dont know why but they keep talking about it. Want to answer more questions in the Technology category? Maybe give some free advice about: Cars? Razhie answered Sunday August 13 2006, 9:23 pm: The very best way to get your parents off you back is to say yes next time they ask you to drive. Insist you drive on quite roads, maybe even just practice parking in an empty lot, but say yes, and just do it.
Take it as slowly and carefully as you want, but the only way you will more comfortable is if you suck it up and do it. You will only get more and more nervous if you avoid it like this and you'll just keep arguing with your parents about the same damn thing.
If you don't learn to drive, it will cause you trouble I promise. It is not easy to live without a license, and the older you get the more difficult it is to learn and get the practice time you need. Trust me, I put off getting my full license until I was 21, it's a pain in the butt to try and organize driving around a university life. Get it out of the way now, even if you avoid driving and aren't really comfortable with it for the rest of your life, it's a good thing to have, and it's easiest to do when you are in high school.
Your parents know that. They want you to have every opportunity you can have. They don't want you to miss out on something because you can't drive. [ Razhie's advice column | Ask Razhie A Question ]
XkittyOkatX answered Sunday August 13 2006, 9:16 pm: try getting practice in very small areas. like parking lots, hopefully ones with little to no cars.
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