Don't be afraid to conquer your fear of driving!
Many people have a fear of driving a vehicle for many different reasons. Sometimes being in a traffic collision can bring on a driving phobia. Others are afraid of the thought of big trucks, drunk or careless drivers, or a lot of vehicles around them while driving. I have been a driving instructor since 2003, and I have had many students with a natural fear of driving. One student spent two 1 1/2 hour lessons in a parking lot, just getting used to the feel of driving a car because she was so afraid to get onto the road. (most students are on the road within 30 minutes of their first lesson.) This student went on about 20 lessons with me over a 3 year period. She is now a licensed driver. She told me getting her drivers license was the biggest challenge she faced in her life.Another student of mine had to pull to the curb just about every 5 minutes on the first few lessons with me because she panicked so much while driving. She went on about 10 lessons, then almost a year went by.Her mom called and said her daughter felt ready to take her drive test. she went on one more lesson with me, then took her road test and passed the first time. Seven Tips to help with anxiety while driving
Sources to help overcome your fear of driving
created by Rich Presta is probably the most highly recommended resource from those who have used his program to get over the fear of driving and from experts in the field of fear and anxiety. The author, Rich Presta, had a severe driving fear that he had to learn to overcome. It was through his success that he was inspired to do the research to create his Driving Fear program. For $67 or $87 (standard or premium edition) you get phone support if needed, and support in The "Fear of Driving forums". from a 2009 "Yahoo Answers" question: "I used the program successfully too, but when I used it, there wasn't as much that came with it as there is now, so I'm sure it's even better. I really like the author's personality that came though the program, it made it more of an "experience" - if that's the right word for it. I used to really have trouble on the freeway or far away from my house, and I don't even think about it anymore."
"I used it for my driving anxiety and was very happy with it. I think it was $80 or something, well worth it, there was a lot of material and it was all some of the best I've seen. I had tired Lucinda Bassett's Attacking Anxiety program, which was $300 or thereabouts, and it wasn't near as good." "I'm a Clinical Psychologist and the Driving Fear Program is hands down the most respected program for driving anxiety I know of. It's used in many clinical settings as well, which speaks to it's credibility."
By Ivan Berry Ivan Berry, like Rich Presta, also had an extreme fear of driving. Ivans fear started AFTER he already had a drivers license. And like Rich, overcoming his fear motivated him to do the research for his book. Ivans book hasn't been out as long as The Driving Fear Program. It doesn't include the extensive support and extra material as Prestas program does, but the cost is only $37.00 "How To Overcome Your Fear Of Driving...Forever"
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