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seth. asked in Cars & TransportationSafety · 8 years ago

I'm really scared to drive for drivers ed?

I'm not really good at explaining but hopefully y'all understand

drivers ed started for me on July 8th and I had my first drive with my instructor on the 12th.

At first I was confident but when my friend was done driving for the hour it was my turn. We did figure 8's and I just suck at them. Then he made me turn out of the parking lot into the streets. (side streets.) I didn't know how the turn signal worked and some old person passed me because I wasn't doing good. He yelled at me and said he was angry at the old person who passed me which I understand, but sorta discouraged me. The driving instructor has been teaching for driving for 15+ years so I know he is good but I'm just not good at driving.

I was on the verge of tears when he yelled at me. My friend who drived before was better than me as a beginner so I'm just scared to drive again.

I have to drive on the 17th Wednesday and I'm scared because it is the main roads now and I can't even turn well. I want to quit drivers ed because I am not ready or maybe my anxiety and doubt are getting to me.

I hope this all makes sense.

I have 2 more weeks of drivers ed and 5 more driving with my instructor appointments too.

after my dad picked me up that Friday I cried the whole way home. I don't really know why. I have anxiety and it's killing me. One side of me wants to just get it over with but I'm scared to drive on the main roads.

my dad took me driving today but I hate it. I have improved obviously but not main road material. My anxiety is killing me. sometimes I hit the break instead of the gas. I have trouble focusing on more that one thing. And now I have to drive on the main Road with crazy angry drivers?? No thank you

Please help.

THANK YOU!!

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  • 8 years ago
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    Driving is a privilege not a right so it does not suit everyone and it will be much safer and stress free if you don't take up driving if you think it's not for you.

    I don't understand why people after taking multiple tests to drive or are so nervous and stressed that I believe is dangerous.

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    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    You just Need more practice the confidence will come with more experience. Take a defensive drivers course. More experience the better and drive with an experienced driver until you feel comfortable. Good luck!

  • ?
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Driving just isn't meant for some people. Seeing by the way you act with the "Anxiety", you would be a harm to other drivers on the road. That's why god gave us bicycles, you know how to ride one of those, don't you?

  • 8 years ago

    Teaching for 15 years does not prove that he his good. Yelling at you proves he is not!

    Find another instructor who can build your confidence You should be confident on minor roads before going on to major routes.

    If you really can't hack it then give up. You are nor forced to learn to drive.

    Source(s): Retired ADI
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