Insanely frightened about driving?

Question

Well heres the story... when I was 15 and legal to start the driving process my parents wouldn't allow it because I had low grades. When I was 16 I took the car out twice in two days, both resulting in a small mishap. The first one I took a right to hard and hit the curb, popped the tire, and bent the rim. The second time, I went around the block, everything was normal, and as I pulled into the driveway I panicked for some reason and hit the garage door and bent it. Even when I was a child and I'd drive go-carts I'd take it real slow because my first attempt at go-carting landed me off the track. Now I'm 17.. and I've got my permit. Tommorrow I start my 6 hours of driving. I'm completely terrified about it. I keep thinking that I'll get into an accident, and my budgets not so good right now, I'll freak out. And my father for some reason decided to give me a 15 foot Tahoe. My heart is beating faster just thinking about this. What can I do?

Answer 1

Ask one of your friends who is hard core to take you off road.

You know 4 wheel it..

See if you can get ahold of a 4x4 ( unless the Tahoe is already) because after that once you hit the road you will see it is a breeze!

Oh yeah and if you hit a curb and the tire popped on that other vehicle? Either it was a faulty tire or you were going pretty darn quick because a good tire should be able to hit a curb a few times at a reasonable speed without bursting.

Lots of times if you aren't comfortable in a car... the car won't be comfortable with you.

It's just like a horse.. you need to break it in.

Answer 2

Its good that you're worried. People who simply don't care, or think they can bang up cars and laugh it off are insane. Being nervous is good, a little bit of stress usually produces the best results.... just don't panic. The biggest thing when you're driving, is to not hit anything/anyone. Just focus on that one task, and the rest of your driving skills will develop in time.

Answer 3

just take it slow and relax and dont panic whatever you do dont panic it is the worst thing to do

Answer 4

Well I'm overjoyed to hear that you know how to operate a motor vehicle. My sister who's 15 can't even find the turn signal. anyway don't panic EVER. Thats probably the worst thing that you could ever do. good luck tomorrow!

Answer 5

Confidence comes with experience and if you aren't confident on the road don't go out!

You need to take small steps and ask for help, this will be the only way that you will be comfortable.