Uncertainty and fear are bad advice for a driver. Severe excitement can turn into panic, and then the person already ceases to control both his emotions and the situation on the road. He makes gross mistakes and endangers the life and health of other road users. To prevent fear from causing an accident, the driver must get rid of it as soon as possible.
Instructions
Step 1
Understand that it's okay to be afraid. You have the right to worry and even panic at the mere memory of the driver's seat, steering wheel and busy traffic on the roads. By tugging at yourself and all the more tormented by a sense of guilt because of your imaginary weakness, you will only make things worse. After realizing that fear is a normal reaction of the body to potential danger, try to calm yourself down. Make sure that you perfectly remember all the rules of the road and have all the driving skills.
Step 2
Don't give up on a trip just because you're afraid to drive. The fear will only grow stronger over time. Find a good instructor at the driving school or ask someone you know of the drivers to help you. At first, you can sit in the passenger seat, and the driver will explain each of his maneuvers to you. Then get behind the wheel yourself and try to ride with an instructor in an enclosed area where there are no cars. Then, drive into the city with an experienced driver, choosing roads and times so that the traffic is not busy. Take short trips and then gradually lengthen them.
Step 3
Do one simple ritual to help you calm down. Sit in the car, put your hands on the steering wheel, close your eyes. Breathe evenly and calmly, try to drive away unpleasant thoughts from yourself. When you feel that you have calmed down a little, open your eyes and start the engine. You are not going anywhere yet, so don't panic. Sit in the car for a while, listening to the sound of the engine running. If you can calm down, try a little ride. If not, turn off the engine and return to exercise after a few hours.
Step 4
Don't be afraid to make a mistake. Fear will block your actions, make you freeze without moving, and this is very dangerous, especially if you are driving. Stalled at a traffic light? Turn on the emergency gang and start the engine again. If there are signs on the windshield and rear window of your car that indicate that a newbie is driving, other road users will treat your mistake with understanding. Evaluate your every mistake as a chance to gain valuable experience: remembering your mistake, you can no longer make it.
