Should I give up on learning to drive?

Agree with PPs - new instructor and automatic. My aunt learned in her early 50s. She was really not a confident driver and spent 2+ years on lessons. She then changed the instructor and switched to automatic and the instructor got her ready for the test in two months. She passed the first time too.
I learned in my late 30s. I am autistic and my spatial awareness is awful - I bump into furniture in my own kitchen. But I have been driving ever since and building my confidence slowly and, apart from a brief encounter with a verge on a country road, I have had no problems so far.
You don't really need to be comfortable on motorways right now. You can have extra lessons after you pass your test.

I agree with changing instructor. Also, do you have anyone who would be willing to take you out in between lessons? My granddaughter, who admittedly is much younger, went out with her dad all the time while she was learning, and by the time she took her test, which was on a horrible wet day, and would have tested even an experienced driver, she sailed through it. The key is practice OP, and once you're passed your test, and had the opportunity to drive more regularly, your confidence will soon grow.

If you search my past posts you can read my driving story :)

I'm 37, started lessons again in Oct 2022 and never imagined I'd ever get there (very nervous driver too). Passed my test this January, found it so daunting driving on my own and never imagined I'd be able to drive on motorways etc... 7 minths since passing I've driven to my home town 3 hours on the m1 twice. Drove my daughter to an appointment on another motorway 1.5 hours away to somewhere I've never been before. Drove round the isle of wight. About to drive us to go camping this weekend.

I never ever thought i'd say this being so nervous but, I love driving so much. I love the freedom and time it has bought me. It was worth the cost!

I’m in my 40s. Failed 5 times but got there in the end! Don’t give up

Try a different instructor, the difference a really good one can make is amazing. Considering learning automatic too - means that you can put more of your focus on the road rather than worrying about changing gears

You don’t properly learn to drive until after you have passed your test - confidence only comes with experience, 60 hours is still early days. Certainly not worth packing it all in now. Motorway driving is actually very easy and safer than a normal road, just daunting at first because of the speed.

Yep agree with trying different instructors. I learned to drive in East London and found it really difficult. I kept in mind the whole time that millions of people around the world learn to drive, and are no more intelligent or capable than me. Just persevere and one day soon it will become second nature. Learning to drive can be life changing and is a great skill to have. Good luck.

Try a different instructor , both of my kids tried 2 instructors for a few weeks before we found the ones that suited them .