I haven't driven a car since passing my test 17 years ago. Now I really need to drive but I'm nervous! How should I...

A few people learn to drive but are unable to get a vehicle immediately and must postpone till they are able to achieve this goal. I got a car, now what?

Anxiety to trust in oneself to remember a skill is always there in many people. Doubts and fear of failure is universal with many activities. Concern for ones ability to maintain safety for self and others is also and should be respected especially when getting behind the wheel of a any vehicle.

Overcome this fear easily by starting with a few simple strategies which won't work for everybody as we are all our own person. Let's start with ;

-- Deep breath. Relax. Shake our arms out. Stomp our feet around if necessary. Take another deep breath and get in the car. Do the checklist, seatbelt, engine, etc, start the engine.

I recommend starting with taking the car out at night or wee hours of the morning and keep to a low traffic road, a back road or huge parking lot. Recite all the road rules and pull them out of the dusty backroom of your mind and Repeat, 'I can do this.'

-- Drive slowly. Focus on getting the FEEL of the way the car moves. Science says that it takes 21 times of practice to make a habit. You already have the experience. Now all you have to do is refresh your skills and revive your self confidence. Look in the mirror and smile now.

A few practice driving runs down the backroads or least high traffic areas will help boost and reinforce your confidence levels. As mentioned before, once you get the 'feel' of your vehicle and learn how it reacts - you will feel much more secure in your abilities. It isn't lost - just a lil exercise and all will be well. Have fun, stay safe.

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