Ive been in 2 scarey car accidents. and now im so paranoid when it comes to freeways! help?

Question

ive been 2 car accidents. 1 from black ice and the other from a dumb guy who doesnt check the rode correctly. and im always scared when i have to drive [well i dont drive, im old enough] but i get fricked out!!!!!! and where i live, all the freeways are filled with curves and twist and turns! even worst!!! how can act normal again on the rode!!! i cant even sleep in a car!!! its horrible!!!

Answer 1

Well, as the old saying goes, "When you fall off the horse, you gotta climb back on." So, you gotta get back in that car and go for a ride. It doesn't have to be far. Start off with just a ride around the block. You can't let your fear prevent you from driving. As time goes by, you can drive a little farther & before you know it, you won't even think about it. Just don't focus on the accidents when you're in the car...focus on your driving. Good luck. You'll be fine.

Answer 2

Get as much practice as possible, in quiet areas initially, until you are ready to move up a notch.

Do this  for as long as it takes and try to build your confidence try not to let well-meaning family or friends push you into anything before you are ready for it.

Learn routines. One of the most effective and useful of these is the British "M-S-M" ("Mirror, Signal, Maneuver")

At all costs avoid practicing with friends who make you feel worse.

Answer 3

See a shrink!