Did anything help overcome driving nerves?

[sollythecat]

I am desperate to learn to drive. I learnt as soon as I turned 17 and had a bully of an instructor who, when I failed my test, said there was nothing more he could do for me as I was unteachable. Over the years I have had the odd lesson but this year (in my 30s) I have become determined to learn. The first few lessons were fine and my instructor said I was good but now he is saying if I don't overcome my nervousness and hesitancy there is nothing more he can do. I genuinely wonder whether I am unteachable. I have already switched to auto which is much easier and seriously considering getting beta blockers. I just don't know what more I can do.

Practice and more practice. And I'd look into switching to a different instructor who is more sympathetic and experienced with nervous students. Have you got anyone who can take you out between lessons ?

There's a lot of support online for driving anxiety so I'd recommend watching some videos and building techniques to overcome your fears. Good luck.