Is it okay to feel scared when learning how to drive?

Question

I just feel so anxious when i drive. I just got my permit 2 weeks ago. I've driven in parking lots with my dad 4 times, never on roads.. Until yesterday. First day of drivers ed. The instructor made me go on main street and backroads. One kid in my car already has his license! Why the h**l is he there? He drives reaaallly good. Which also makes me feel embarrassed. 'Cause that makes me the worse driver in my car. Except this other girl, who has the same experience as I do. My parents keep telling me that I haven't even been driving a week yet, & I'll get better. But I'm so nervous... Help?! D:

Answer 1

thats a bad thing to do, is get nervous on the road. just calm down, and watch what your doing and you will be fine. if your nervous now, whats it going to be like when you have to drive alone. listen to your parents, they been driving longer then you and they wont steer you wrong. heck, people whos been driving a long time, still get nervous sometimes, with all the rif raff on the roard these days.

Answer 2

yes it is you could kill someone if you are not careful its a huge responsibility and being scared makes you more aware of your surrounding so yes its a good thing

Answer 3

I was scared when I first started driving.  Even after I started learning, it took time for me to get comfortable.  Don't worry, it's normal.

Answer 4

ya.. everyone was nervous at that point in their life.. jus relax n ull do ok :)

Answer 5

Yes it is normal.   The positive aspect of this is that you'll be a more cautious driver as you improve.

Driving for a week is next to nothing.  Just be patient and don't compare yourself to others.   You'll be fine.

Good luck.

Answer 6

completely normal. youll do it.