Scared of motorway - what shall I do?

[Isitfine]

Going on holiday and my partner doesn’t drive so I’m the driver. I’ve only been driving a year and because I was pregnant didn’t drive much and haven’t gone on the motorway yet.

Going away for two nights and leaving baby with grandparents who live in Greater London.
we could get the train but would mean lugging all her stuff and there’s quite a few changes, or I could drive to grandparents which would take half the time near enough but the only thing is I need to go on motorway for 40 miles which I’ve never done and I’m petrified.
But it would be a lot easier.

No chance to practice, I’ve left it too late. Do I just do it or get the train? Any advice to make me less scared?

Next time you can go all the way to the airport if you want to. Or not if you don’t. Really, really well done.

Yay!! Well done!!

Well done OP

I’ve been driving for over 30 years and I still hate motorways but it’s always ok

Ah well done!! Def keep it going and get back out again soon - beat the fear and go explore all those places you've wanted to go! Enjoy your break

Good for you 🙂

Oh wow bloody well done
enjoy your break

This.

Book one or two lessons with someone qualified, or ask a confident friend to come with you for a practise. Having someone with you (who can drive!), to double check your decisions, give a real boost to your confidence. Talk to them about what you're seeing and deciding; say "I want to pull out and overtake. I've checked my speed, checked whether there is anything in any lanes to my right that might be in or enter the lane I'm moving to, and now I think it's safe". They'll confirm or point out something you've missed. Doing that sort of thing a few times will give you confidence in your decision making.

Yes! Well done OP.