To drive to this place tomorrow?

[birdsnotbees]

Need some advice. I passed my driving test a month ago. I have been learning for years as I can drive but am a nervous driver. I have been on the motorway since with my husband and was terrified but it was OK, and have been driving as much as I can.

Now, I need to go to a meeting tomorrow that I can't get to except by car (I have checked) - my dad was going to come with me but has changed his mind. So I'll be on my own. I've never driven to this place before. I've found a route that avoids the motorway, it's about 2 hours. Shall I drive there or shall I wimp out and cancel the meeting?? I'm scared just thinking about it.

Well done.
The world is your oyster

Shouty husband you say? Even more credit to you for passing and doing that trip despite him.

Re taking your time, particularly on motorways it does really help to keep your speed up. Joining a motorway at 70 is way easier than doing it at 50 because the gaps are effectively much bigger, so perhaps counter-intuitively you have more time. The same goes for changing lanes. You are right to stay in your comfort zone but it really helped me to understand that going a similar speed to the surrounding traffic actively makes it easier. And i think motorways are easier than major A roads as they tend to have better slip roads, no roundabouts and more uniform speeds. Enjoy your driving (you might, one day!)

Well done OP. The world is your oyster

Well done op.

I'm a nervous driver thanks to a shouty ex but I'm currently working in a job where I spend the majority of my day driving.

I've come to love driving although I still get slightly nervous.