I am scared to drive on the freeway?

Question

Yeah I know don't tell me I am pathetic cause I know it... anyways I have been really lazy and honestly pretty scared about practicing with this driving buisness... I am 16 and a half and I STILL haven't been on the freeway!! I could have gotten my licence at 16 and instead I got my permit (which you can get at 15 and a half) after I turned 16! My only freeway experience was w/ my driving instructor, he had full control and I was still scared shitless... I have driven for months but am still too scared to go on the freeway. I get the whole merging thing, look in your mirror and blindspot and match the speed, but it is so scary and I am afraid that I won't get a feel for going that fast or I'll crash....

I am so embarrassed because all my younger friends already have their licenses and went on the freeway the day they learned how to drive without any trouble.... why am I like this? Am I just worse at everything??? By the way I am a decent driver on regular roads....

Answer 1

dude i got my license when i was 18 so dont even stress.what i would suggest is going on the freeway with someone you are comfortable with.that has their license and can help you with positive comments and stuff.but also go when there is barely any traffic so you can start getting the gist of driving on the freeway.dont worry.be calm.and good luck

Answer 2

Don't worry about it.  I got my license and THEN got my dad to bring me on the freeway.  

You should start off on slower roads (I "warmed up" by driving on a 45mph road) and when you're not so nervous, move up to a faster road.  Or ask your parents (or whoever is helping you with your driving) if there are freeways with easier merges.  Some on-ramps are more difficult for newer drivers, so avoid those.

But as you get more experience and more confident with your driving, you should be great.  :]

Answer 3

I got my license when I was 18. I do not recommend you going on the freeway if you are scared to do so, your panic may cause an accident. I suggest you keep practicing on regular roads, and the more confident you get as a driver, the faster you'll start driving, and from time you see yourself doing 60mph on regular 50mph roads (illegal I know, but everyone does it) you'll know you are ready for the freeway.

I used to be kinda fearful with driving too, but just think about it this way, every person behind the wheel is a human being just like you are. So why should you be afraid of other people doing the same thing you are doing? That should give you the confidence. :)

Keep practicing, and drive as much as possible, in a few months, you'll be ready for the freeway.

Good luck. :)