How to i overcome the fear of driving? especially driving alone to far distances/places? please advice.?

dumass

Cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy.

Davkuy

Be prepared! make sure your spare tire is filled and all the tools to replace it are in their propper place and working, and that you know how to use them. Bring a set of jumper cables just in case. Check your tire pressure and your fluids before you go. And always bring a good atlas that has all the areas you will be going through just in case you need to stop somewhere unexpectantly. Know where you will need to buy gas ahead of time and dont push it, and be sure to pay attention to mile markers as you go. I like to focus on signs and mile markers which helps me stay awake and alert. And take a cell phone with you but dont use it while your driving, pull over if you have to. Oh and if the area your traveling through is nice, pull over from time to time and check the view. The drive is half the fun!

jessicadavid p

i had the same fear ..id though i would get lost and never make it home if i go out of state... well i was driving my mom to Georgia and i drove back to Texas over night by my self ...in the dark all night ..i just drove it i got lost once but after that i love to take road trips just get in the car and do it ,,make sure you have money and a cell phone on you ..you never know when your going to need it.

vf29_sandman

start with small trips, and go from there. the more u drive the easier it will get. u might be thinking about it too much. relax and enjoy it.

Moon

well ask a friend to accompany you drive around local and try increasing distants slowly and gradually eventually get rid of the friend and do it on ur own ..but personnally i think times the best cure...

guru

Drive with a cell phone. If you start feeling the least bit fearful, pull over and give a friend a call. Also, buy a mobile GPS device. You'll know where you are at all times and you'll get to your destination without any wrong turns.

edgar

Well the best way is to do it. Its just a state of mind in fact you'll find that you enjoy driving alone listining to the radio. Also if your scare of actually driving try to drive offensively. Meaning you pass poeple, and dont let people tell you take your time.

Susan M

Practice driving. Take short drives, then make them longer. Listen to music you like and make it enjoyable. Most people enjoy driving except when you're in a hurry or there's too much traffic. Good luck.

Jacqui D

I used to be scared of driving long distances by myself as well. *Especcially* if I had never driven that route before.
What cured me was actually getting a little lost! I took the wrong exit and drove pretty far away from the highway before I realized. I was scared of the highway and I paniced when I realized I didnt know where I was. But then, you realize that it isnt so bad...You look for signs, keep calm and once I realized how easy it was to find my way back, I never worried about it again.
I also keep at least 20 bucks in my glove compartment for gas, a coffee, a snack, whatever! It much more comforting knowing you have that extra money incase you need it.
If Im going somewhere new by myself, I make sure to get detailed directions, plus I print out the directions on Map Quest and know that if I get lost, I can just pull over and figure out where I should be.
A cellphone is also very comforting, but I dont have one and I still feel confident driving where ever I need to go. Once you experience *having* to drive through difficult traffic, you see that it isnt all that bad! Good Luck!!

Linda D

Sounds like you should never ever drive. Take public transportation, ride with a friend or call a taxi.

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