Driving - Want to learn but scared!!!

[HaveAGoodDay]

Okay so I'm now at the stage in my life where I really should be driving - my eldest will be going to secondary school in a couple of years & I feel it would be best if I was able to drive before then.

I was never encouraged by my parents to learn when I was younger, we never had the spare money for lessons. My mum never learned, neither did my older sister so I never had any 'inspiration' - iykwim? Only my dad & brothers & husband drive.

I don't know why I'm afraid of driving. I feel inadequate that I can't drive, like the kids sometimes have to miss out on things, as their dad is at work & I can't take them out anywhere. There's been a few parties they've had to miss just because I can't drive!

It's sounds silly, something people do everyday, probably without a second thought but it really bugs me sometimes & I think time is running out, I'm not getting younger, if anything I've left it far too late as it is!

Any tips anyone? Did you feel scared about learning to drive & how did you overcome your anxieties? What's driving like now - best thing you ever did?

[Becky260978]

I am leaning to drive had my 5th lesson today and I'm so nervous every time xx

[BackforGood]

I wonder if *HaveA Good Day ever did take those lessons ?

(This thread started in 2013, and she returned a year later not having got going)

[Ojk90]

I loved reading this comments. I feel braver to learn how to drive.

[petersnot]

I can't begin to express how much anxiety I used to experience while driving. It was a constant battle between my desire for independence and the overwhelming fear that gripped me behind the wheel. Determined to find a solution, I turned to the internet for help, as I've always been drawn to do-it-yourself approaches.

Online driving lessons became my saving grace. I decided to start by driving during off-peak hours in the city, when there was less traffic to contend with. It was a nerve-wracking experience initially, but with each passing day, my confidence grew. After a couple of weeks, I felt ready to take on more challenging tasks.

Gradually, I started adding complexities to my drives. I navigated through busier streets, tackled roundabouts, and even ventured onto highways. Each step forward felt like a small victory, and I relished in the progress I was making.

The beauty of online lessons was the flexibility they offered. I could learn at my own pace, rewinding and revisiting concepts that required more practice. It allowed me to tailor my driving education to my specific needs and comfort level.

Overcoming my driving anxiety wasn't easy, but I refused to let fear dictate my life. With each challenge I conquered, my confidence soared.