Anxious While Driving?

For those who feel nervous behind the wheel, rest assured there are ways to ease your fears

Driving can be one of life’s most liberating and empowering joys, but for those that feel anxious about getting behind the wheel, personal mobility can be a nightmare.

Anxiety affects people in different ways and for various reasons, and while many Malaysians perform their daily commute on auto pilot, for some reason it’s a nerve-racking experience.

OVERCOMING YOUR NERVES

Catherine recommends gradual exposure to driving, and to do it in situations that are less anxiety-inducing, such as with a trusted and helpful instructor, or in light traffic rather than rush hour. Then, increase the difficulty as your confidence grows.

“There are particular things that can make you anxious, like merging, or just going at high speeds on the highway, for example,” she adds.

“Some people may benefit from having brush-up driving lessons with someone who is good with anxious drivers.