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How can I relax when driving? I'm afraid to drive...
I got in a car accident when I was really young and I always get very nervous when I'm in a vehicle. Well, I'm getting older now and I know I need to learn how to drive so I can go places and find a job. I was thinking about taking driver's ed this year in school but I am afraid I will get too nervous and fail or do something stupid. The thought of being behind the wheel is REALLY scary for me. Are there any ways to relax while driving or anything? Suggestions, at least? Thanks.
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hello. driving is really tricky but once you trust your self then its a piece of cake. its good that your scared this way ur aware and safe. but relaxing is importaint too. the one thing you musnt do is daydream. dont daydream while your driving please. thats the worst you could do .. before you know it you'll be hitting a tree :P.. ok sorry. im not trying to freak you out. mm make a cd or down load music on your mp3 of all your favorite songs and relaxing songs. or have someone in the pasenger seat that is easy to talk to and have them talk to you. these things really help me. im kinda like you in a way i also tend to freak out and need something to calm me and these really work. :) i hope i helped. let me know :)
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Taking driver's education is an excellent idea. Tell the instructor what happened to you as a child and your fear of being in a car much less driving one. It's their role to make sure you are comfortable and will not let you drive if they think you can't handle it.
You're usually given 25 classes of things you need to learn to be safe and defensive driving to avoid accidents before you get your second 25 worth of in car lessons. I wouldn't under any circumstances take driver's education through your school. Why? the classes are less than what driver's examiners recommend, there's multiple people sharing the car each lesson and less time spent on you.
While it costs a lot more get professional instruction with 25 in car and 25 in class lessons, a licensed instructor and 1 on 1 and tell them your challenges as laid out above. They'll get you to where you need to be.
One other thing a driving course should not cost less than $800.00 American according to the DMV and their examiners and if it costs any less it's not suitable and the instructors don't have the right licenses to operate. Always go through the DMV to find the right school. Anything with fliers at bus stops etc avoid like the plague.
Call your local DMV and ask about driving schools that they think are top-noch and try to find one taught by former driver examination officers as they are the best.
The only way to get over the trauma you experienced is to relax, get in the car and think of other things as a passenger. What happened was very rare and won't again. The same thing with driving is to block everything out but the task at hand and tell yourself I have the skills to be safe and the defensive skills to avoid problems. You'll never be okay with this until you just do it.
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Aw I understand that its nerve wrecking for you to think of driving since you've been in a car accident. Driving is a serious thing, there is reason there are laws, I don't know why so many people have to intentionally break them. Anyways I would def consider taking the class -- if its too much you can always opt out. But, facing your fear is a good idea. You wont be able to get past it if you dont try. I understand the fear, a friend of mine died in a car accident before I got my license, I know its hard but you can do this.
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