How do I overcome the fear of highway driving?

wvparanormal

You just need to do it. The only part of highway driving that should worry you at all is getting on the interstate from a ramp. Just remember, that lane where the ramp continues is called an acceleration lane for a reason. It's to accelerate to highway speed or just under before merging into traffic. If there is no acceleration lane, then you yeild at the bottom of the ramp, whether it's got a yeild sign or not. Other than that, remember tractor trailers have blind spots on all sides of them, so don't just ride next to them. The right lane is the slow lane (bumper lane) on three lane roads the center lane is the travel lane (sandwich lane) and the left lane is the passing lane ( hammer lane). The lanes are two feet wider on the interstate and you can usually stay out of other driver's way. Just don't practice during rush hour.

misscarinne

Take your parents out with you at hours when it's not too crowded, and practice. It'll get easier with time.

yaboo

Your going to have to just practise then,slowly bit by bit if you like...Is it just the faster speed freaks you a bit?...Do it a few times your soon get used to it..

Patrick

just go for it and keep practicing, eventually you will get used 2 it

im... a.... tool..?

whats so scary about highway driving? driving for me is very relaxing... no one there to bother me... music and the open road.... i have driven across the states.. from virginia to cali... and everywhere inbetween.... it was greet... long ride though... i guess you just need to relax when you drive... and always watch of whats going on around you...

Wondering Mind

just take short trips down the highway and go a little farther each time until you feel comfertable

logicalgal

Make an appointment with a qualified Driving Instructor. Ask to take a lesson on highway driving. You will learn how to use the on and off ramps, and how to enter highway traffic safely. You will also be in safer hands with an instructor. This will build your skills and confidence, and you'll also pick up a lot of other driving information and tips.
Get out there and do it!

Fordman

You do that by experience. The more you do it, then the more you get used to it. Then one day, it's no big deal anymore since you've done it for a number of days and it is now common place for you to drive on the X-way. good luck.

Moondog

FIrst you have to realize that it is much safer than driving on city streets. Then just do it. Drive in the right lane just under the spead limit til you get comfortable with it.

Judy F

Highway driving is actually easier than city driving. Take your time, take your best friend, think about it first, don't go during busy times and keep your cool.

LouLou

By overcoming my fear of driving on the motorway I just went out there and did it, you will soon get used to it, just do some short journeys first.

magiclady2007

JUST STAY CALM
GO OUT FOR SHORT RUNS WHEN ITS NOT BUSY
TAKE SOMEONE ELSE WITH YOU

Kris L

I used to hate driving on city streets, but loved driving on the freeways and highways. My husband loved driving on the city streets but hated driving on the freeways and highways. We'd 'switch seats' at the on and off ramps, so the one who like driving where we were going was driving. These days, my husband (a different one ... this one has NEVER driven a car) and I take the bus EVERYWHERE except we take a cab home from the grocery store (too much to carry) every two weeks. If you are 'afraid' of driving on the highway or freeway, then DO NOT DRIVE ON THEM ... you'll get 'frazzled' and could cause a bad accident. Take a bus, or have a 'friend' or your partner drive on the highways and freeways. Or you could 'fly' or take a train, if you are needing to go from one city to another ...

StingRay

Highway driving is easy, You only have to aim the car, whereas in town You have to drive the car.

malasharrock

It is a question of practise makes perfect. When you have a couple of days spare just get in your car and drive. Stop at every service station if you have to but just keep on driving. Stop off somewhere for the night and then drive back home. By the time you get home you will either be a nervous wreck or over your driving problem.

tracyterry

Stay in the slow lane and go the speed limit.

Diamond

try to stick to quiet routes, it will get better with time

SPARKLING MJR

Take a bus

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by walkin

New Day...

Go to a go-cart race track and bump some people and be bumped as well...it's GREAT fun, and will dissolve your fears...

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