I got in an accident...my car is totaled, I'm scared to drive again. How do I move on?

Question

Alright, so I just bought my first car the other day using some bonds and money I had saved up, bought insurance, registration, everything. I was so excited about it, and the next day I was on my way to the store and as I was making a left turn I got into a accident. The damage is over the price of the car so it's totaled. I have no collision coverage, so all that money is down the drain. Just like that I'm scared to drive now, practically poor and without a car. I was at fault for the accident. How can I move on from this?

Answer 1

FIRST: You shouldnt drive without practice.

SEOND: You didnt know how to walk at first, but after the falls and bruises, you did learn and moved on. You learned how to: eat, talk, potty, etc. Dont let it intimidate you. you are to be an ovrcomer or an underachiever. It is up to you. God Bless and good luck.

Answer 2

Suck it up and get back on the horse.  Consider it a lesson learned.  That how life goes sometimes.

Answer 3

I had an accident when I was - what - 21?  It was shortly after I bought my first car.

First of all, don't worry about the money part of it.  It won't matter 5 years from now.  Besides, what's done is done.  And this happens to a lot of people.  Since it wasn't mentioned in your question, it sounds like no one was seriously injured in the accident, and for that, you can be thankful.

Now, the more important issue, the Fear.  I think you need to at least borrow someone else's car, maybe your parents', and run short, easy errands around a quiet neighborhood, like a suburb.  Do it now.  This is to avoid becoming panicked and paranoid about all driving.  You might still make the decision to use mass transit, a bike, or an electric scooter for the next year or two, or more, but the idea is to conquer the fear.