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Hey, everyone. I hope you all are doing great! Me, not so much. I started taking driving lessons in July. I've never driven a car before, so it was extremely difficult at the beginning. We usually drive in and out of town. I passed my theoretical exam last month and finished my lessons yesterday. Total of 31. I drive very well out of town, I deal with the clutch and the brake, I can adjust the speed. But the problem is in town. I just can't drive there. Just the thought of driving makes me feel sick. My stomach hurts, I feel anxious. I know the theoretical part of driving and I know what's supposed to happen, who goes first, but I just can't put it into practice. I panic and I just don't know what to do. The last couple of lessons I did very good job, I saw the pedestrians, all the signs. But the last time I failed. I was so anxious I didn't know what I was doing. The thing is, I'm not a bad driver, I have the ability to drive very well, but I always doubt myself. I overthink every situation, panic and fail. I always think that I just can't do it, that I'm a bad driver and I should just give up. I'm scared to do anything without the permission of my driving instructor and he says I should be more independent in taking decisions.
So, my practical exam is tomorrow and I feel horrible. I already thought of everything that could possibly go wrong. I'm so scared! I feel like if I'm calm and don't care that much I can pass it, but I just can't! If anyone has been in this situation before let me know how you got through this. Thank you!
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Well. Iv had my licence taken off me again due to fits but I can share my experience x relax. Before you go, do any nervous pop that needs to be done , everyone needs a nervous poo ππ , and make sure to wipe ur ass clean to or itβll be itchy and irritable for ages. Then stretch yourself out methodically start at the top and stretch your arms out as far as you can then slowly release. Do the same with your back and chest then your legs ending in your toes. 10 deep breaths and I then get in the car and drive that baby like you know you can. I have faith in you and you need faith in yourself. Never let the instructor nor ANYONE else put you off by saying you appear to be a crap driver at the min . God look x
ReplyGet on a drive simulation or vr
They show towns city and bumper to bumper
Then hit the town at late night and early in the morning
Less.cars Less people
Take your time speed.limit 25 or 30 miles an hour
Always watch for cars pulling out
ReplyI was in the same situation you were.A new driver with the ability, but every time I was set to perform I choked. My advice is to take a deep breath and think of something random. The nerves will still be there, but you can overcome them. Distracting yourself from them is a good tactict or just reminding yourself and repeating in your mind the phrase, βI can do this β
ReplySo I failed my driver's test twice because I was so nervous. It happens to a lot of people, so don't beat yourself up!
This is going to sound super dorky, but when my anxiety gets really bad I have a thing I do that helps me.
When I have something I have to do that I'm scared to do, I take a string and tell it how amazing I'm gonna be at doing the task I have in front of me. I tie it around my wrist. Then, while I'm getting ready for and dealing with that task I look at the string and think about all the positive thoughts I put in to it. Once I get through it all, I say 'Thanks, string!', cut it off and throw it away.
Like I said, super dorky, but idk, maybe it will help you too?
Good luck friend, we're all rooting for you!
ReplyThank you! I failed. π My second exam is in two days, I hope I pass this time!
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