The nature of the fear of driving cannot be explained by one reason - in each situation they can be different (fear of an accident, fear of losing control, feeling awkward in front of other road users, etc.). To get rid of your complexes, you need to work on them.
Instructions
Step 1
Get rid of would-be instructors. Your nervousness increases when your spouse is nervous and screaming, or a friend who is showing incontinence is sitting next to you. It is best to ride alone or in the company of a friend who provides moral support.
Step 2
Tune in to the ride and plan your route carefully. The more detailed you plan everything, the more confident you will feel. Before getting behind the wheel, work out the entire route mentally several times, paying attention to especially dangerous and difficult sections.
Step 3
Relax, calm down and feel confident. Each person has their own ways of getting out of a stressful situation - someone presents pleasant and memorable moments that cause positive emotions, while someone needs to close their eyes and focus for a few minutes. Either way, your goal is to add confidence.
Step 4
Find the source of your fear and eliminate it. If you are afraid of certain situations (starting off a hill, turning or reversing), then only practice and constant training will help you overcome the fear. Practice as much as you need - with an instructor or on your own, go to racing tracks, indoor areas and work out situations. If you get lost on the streets of a city with a lot of cars, then try to drive as often as possible - first in the evenings or early morning, then in the afternoon, during rush hour or in places with the busiest traffic.
Step 5
Improve your self-esteem. Learn to set goals and achieve them at any cost - start with small achievements and victories, work out an algorithm of actions and remember well the feeling that you experienced when overcoming all obstacles. It is the desire to re-experience this mixture of pride, joy and incredible self-confidence that will push you towards your next goal - overcoming your fear of driving.
Step 6
Study the car device carefully. Perhaps you are frightened by the unknown and the fact that you do not understand the whole mechanism - fill in the gaps and study the car's device. The clearer you are of what works and how, the quicker you will be interested in trying it in action.
