Why do I have a sudden fear of driving?

Well i live in a small village, i’m usually driving on gravel roads. Highways bother me a bit, but not as much as in town! I don’t use my head in town and totally freak..

Did something happen in the last few weeks? someone you know get into a car accident? watch or read something?

Tons of people have been getting in accidents…:3

Cause all the nuts on the road.

because your heart is so small …

… what? … what? I implore you … do justify your response.

Your fear isn’t entirely irrational. Driving or riding in automobiles is the most dangerous activity we do on a daily basis. More amazing to me is the way so many drivers are so cavalier and dismissive of the dangers. With few exceptions you have to drive to survive in the US. There are a few places where you can get by without driving but it is really difficult everywhere else. This is a fear you will have to face. Do what you can to be safe: wear seatbelts; don’t get distracted by radio, phone, texting; don’t drive significantly faster or slower than surrounding traffic; be aware of other drivers and think of ways out if another motorist veers into your lane, cuts you off, runs a stop sign or red light, etc.

I think driving period is scary.. I hate driving.. Cause in an instant someone could get killed.. And there’s a lot of stupid drivers out there… I see so many texting while driving.. And usually there on the freeway!!!

I just got my learner’s permit about 3 months ago, and I was also nervous about driving. My dad takes me to roads in rural areas where there is not much traffic, and that helped alot. Now I am not the least bit nervous and I am starting to drive on more busy roadways, but I am extremely careful. Maybe you should start out the same way, you will be fine once the initial fear subsides :)

That’s not unsual. Seriously. I’ve been a licenced driver for over 15 years, and as soon as my Mum gets in the car I become a sweaty, nervous can’t-even-find-the-wiper-switch mess.

Just be calm, indicate when necessary and drive. You know how….so just drive.

it’s natural to get fears of driving with the society we are in. your fears could be that your are afraid of actual drivers who can’t seem to drive or you’re not comterable with operating a vehicle and many things like afriad of crashing or you’re not confident with yourself to handle something with so much responsibility.