Does anyone have tips on how to feel confident while driving a car?

Molly E

Very. My parents were very critical of my every move. And I didn't feel confident in myself at all.

This might sound strange...but I practiced parking with my dad one day in an empty parking lot using some trash cans. Immediately after that experience I felt 100% more confident and safe while driving. I know it's weird, but something about learning how to park helped make me feel better while driving on the road.

Just consider it.

livn4themin

Yes - time and practice are the best.

unstoppablediva06

I didn't even want to take drivers ed I was so nervous. Just do it. Thats the only way to get better and the only way you'll get over the nervousness. Listening to music might help too, just not too loud because you always want to be aware of things going on around you like sirens from an ambulance or police car. Good luck and trust me you'll be fine!

Nicky

Well its probably not good that people honk at you.
All i can say is you need practice.
If you get scared on highways, try to stay on back roads until you feel comfortable and then progress to highways more and more,
Good Luck : )

whitepegasus94

I know it sounds wierd but take driving course for racers. When i was sixteen I took a class about $200 and took several different vehicles up to 120mph on a dragstrip and drifted a STI on wet course after handling a car at high speed and extreme angles driving on the highway at 65mph is nothing my confidence shot through the roof!!PS never an accident and found myself at the drag strip almost weekly!

David H

When you are driving remember your prime directive: Don't crash into anything. What people think of you is completely irrelevant. As long as you don't crash you are doing fine. Keep in the middle or right lane unless you are passing. When you are merging onto the highway find your slot in traffic and accelerate. Avoid slowing down on the on ramp unless it is completely unavoidable.

Mustacio

i did at first but later just image that you are riding your bike at a park with a bunch of other bicyclist. it feels natural to you.

Casey Lea A

First and foremost, leave your mother at home!!! I cannot stress this enough! I have family members that make their children more nervous by trying to tell them each and every move! It is unnerving. And when these same parents ride next to me, they are nervous wrecks and I am a careful and confident driver. I can see my sis over there twitching in my peripheral vision! It drives me bonkers! I wanted to take her to a concert in Philadelphia, but I AM NOT GOING TO RIDE 5+ HOURS WITH HER IN THE CAR!!!

I think I was nervous when I first started driving. But, not to the point that it rendered me virtually useless behind the wheel. Be alert and safe, and you will be fine, on the highway or elsewhere. Your tensions will ease as you gain more experience. Don't worry about all those people that are in a hurry. Be patient with yourself and don't get flustered. You know when people drown? When they panic! Don't let that happen!! Go Violet!! ;o) Don't forget to breathe.

Corona

In a way, fear is a good thing. It will make you more aware and cautious of what is going on around you. I am glad you aren't like most teenagers that think they know everything and own the road because those are the ones that end up in accidents. Eventually, with enough practice, you will get more comfortable with it. Stay in the right lane on the freeway and make sure to at least do the speed limit.

Bonnie S

Yes I was very nervous it is perfectly normal. The more you drive the less nervous you will get. Practice and before you know it you will be fine. The largest amount of accidents occur when people no longer worry somewhat about there driving and get reckless. Ex: (Going on the floor to pick up a dropped French Fry while driving or Texting friends while driving.)

I'm gonna try & be nice

Yes, I used to get nervous. You just have to practice on less busy roads, and try to ignore pissed off drivers (but don't ignore them too much so that you run into them!) But really, the best thing to overcome nervousness is just to get experience through practice.

simone e

to be happy with the car you have and just be confindent!!!!!!

maybe try a little incentive. Give yourself a reward/goal to work towards.
also, Take big deep breathes before you get in the car. Music will help just like the other poster stated.

mastertabby

When your on the highway just set the curise and let the other cars pass you.

I was seriously offended when people honked at me, but then I realized that it prolly wasn't me they were honking at.

I started driving in January so I get how you feel. But if you (and i know people tell you not to do this) just turn on some music it'll take the edge and nervousness off driving! I swear by it!

leeandreic

As for me, I did get some tutorials. Basically it's practice makes perfect. :D
You can get tutorials too from your family who is great in driving.
Of course if ya don't wanna pay for other people's tutorials.

a d

just listen to music dont have a cell phone on unless its on vibrate sudden ringing can scare u! just drive how u feel comfortable!

225273913@sbcglobal.net

if you are under 18 please stop driving. we have to put a stop to DWTs (driving while teenager) one of them almost killed me the other day.

Komrade

This is the thing to do when you first start off. Pay little attention to the idiots driving around you. The good drivers don't honk. Focus on what's ahead and don't forget to use the gas. Even when I started out, I would hit 90 easily when I got the chance. That way you learn quicker how to control your car. Don't drive out too much in the dark because it's harder to focus on the taillights. Hope this helps

jtexas

a couple or three beers usually does it for me.

Helen H

This is what my dad told me. "Own your lane."

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