How can I get over my anxiety or fear of driving on highways?

Maybe you could start by driving as a passenger with someone who you really trust. You could do short practice sessions, where you dont drive yourself. Don't be to hard on yourself when it doesn't work in the beginning. Getting over anxiety is tough, but often not impossible.

The most you can do is practice. Practice, practice, practice. And once YOU feel comfortable, test yourself, push yourself that extra mile, and make sure there is someone else with you who will be ready to drive at any time you feel anxious, and wish to reside driving.

practice, practice, and more practice! practicing in good driving conditions is important also minimizing distractions!

There's a good way and bad way to do this. I sorta got pushed into the more anxiety provoking lane growing up, because although I had never driven in a city at that point my parents signed me up for a driving coarse. At the time I was a complete mess, I got panic attacks every time someone passed me on the road or when I had to make a left turn on a light. But soon enough after many gruelling hours of driving in cities, and practically crying every time I did it, the thought of driving seemed a little less frightening. From personal experience I know the feelings of anxiety won't go away automatically so try and take little steps forward. Don't do what I had to and enrol in a official driving coarse, but try driving around the block one day. Then the next day drive to you're neighbours house, then to the grocery store. Once you become used to the little amount of anxiety that comes along with driving, it doesn't seem as terrifying.

When you can do is practice. Practice makes perfect. When you do things that reach outside of your comfort zone the best thing to do is accept those chances.

Start by gradual exposure, start by going on a busier road and gradually build up experience and confidence to conquer those highways!

Baby steps. Start by riding in a car on a road, then try driving it there. Then move to the highway as a passenger, and finally try driving on a highway yourself. It would most likely be best to have a passenger with you for support when you drive yourself while you are still anxious about the situation.

In my experience, the best way to get over fear is to face it. You should face your anxieties or worries and show your anxiety that you are in charge and anxiety is not.

You can take deep breaths before driving. Go to a doctor and they can prescribe medication to control your anxiety.

I used to be terrified of driving on highways. I found that just getting more experienced driving in general, and on the highway, really helped me overcome this fear. If you don't yet feel completely comfortable city driving, you should get more comfortable and experienced there first. Then, slowly move towards highways. I think it helps to have an experienced driver in the passenger seat as well. Choose someone who you know will be supportive, and give you as much positive feedback as possible. Don't be afraid to go a little under the speed limit at first. Just let everyone else pass you as they wish. Keep at it, and you should start to feel more confident on the highway in no time!