How can I get over my anxiety or fear of driving on highways?
charmingMelody14
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Sep 17, 2015
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Any highway is daunting no matter how good a driver you are but if i could suggest taking a friend with you for support and go firstly at a quieter time of day on a short route, relax and enjoy,try not to panic
Anonymous
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Nov 4, 2015
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I have had this too and it is completely natural. I told my driving instructor and he started me driving on the small roads and I got my confidence up and eventually moved onto the larger roads. Trust me, it will be fine and you will do great :)
Anonymous
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Dec 11, 2015
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i would reccomend being the passenger with an experienced driver while they're driving on the highway and then find a safe place to stop somewhere and you get in the drivers side and do it with them in the passenger seat to keep you calm and let you know that you're doing perfectly fine
globalLight44
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Dec 20, 2015
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Start small! Ride along with someone and pay attention to the road, maybe even pretend that you're driving yourself. When you feel more comfortable, start driving for short stretches on the highway and then extend your time.
RootsGuru
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Jan 21, 2016
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Professionals sometimes prescribe exposure therapy in similar but less extreme situations. So perhaps it would be good to start with a visualization of the experience of driving on a highway, and then proceeding stepwise to driving on a crowded smaller road, sitting next to someone driving on a highway and being conscious of it all, and so on until the moment of truth.. Gd luck!
Maxx421
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Aug 30, 2015
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figure out what is scaring you about the highway, and then try conquering it on a safer back road,
EmmaCanHelp
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Sep 10, 2015
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I guess -as a driver- that driving gets better by training . It was never easy to drive in highways , But when you practice everything will get better and a bit easier by time ;) .
HereForYou45
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Sep 12, 2015
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Usually they tell you close your eyes and relax, but that doesn't work here lol. Empty your mind when going on highways, put quit music that'll make you relax and ignore the fact that you're on a highway..
Anonymous
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Sep 18, 2015
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The best way to get over anxiety of driving on the highway is actually to just drive on the highway. I know it sounds crazy, but somethings in life causes you to just jump right in , and driving is one of them.
Anonymous
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Oct 22, 2015
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I always like to think the only way out is through. So embrace your fear. Drive on the high way. Once you do it enough you will not be scared anymore!
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