When on the road, the last thing anyone wants to imagine is being in an accident. But the sad truth is they happen every day. Luckily, most are minor and are non-fatal. Some don’t even cause injuries. But even a minor accident is enough to develop a phobia or fear […]
driving anxiety tips
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A common manifestation of driving anxiety is feeling anxious about night driving. Driving at night can cause you anxiety, especially if you’re over 50 like I am. It’s more difficult for older folks to see well in the dark. Our night vision deteriorates rapidly with age. The solutions for this […]
Nothing is more helpful than having your husband pick you up from work, take you grocery shopping, or even drop you and the kids off at the mall on the weekend. Family rides can be a lot of fun. But there’s a good number of women who tend to suffer […]
Driving today requires being present, and being aware of car security tips. The roads today are a little bit crazy. There are drivers who are influenced by intoxicating substances, young drivers, old drivers, roads with potholes from decaying infrastructure, road construction, emergency vehicles, unique traffic signs, and idiosyncratic traffic laws […]
Overcoming fear of driving is important, because getting behind the wheel has a tendency to strike fear in those prone to driving anxiety, like myself. The swift movements of cars, and people making unsure decisions all around you can lead to an uneasy feeling of not being safe. The fear […]
Merging into freeway traffic is hands down one of the most scary driving situations. It’s scary even if you don’t have driving anxiety. One thing that helps is to make sure you’re using the correct procedures for freeway merging in order to make it less scary.
It may seem obvious that anxious people will be even more anxious in a car full of loud music, a cell phone, and a crying baby or two. Yet we live in a world of noise and distraction. At some level most of us are “used to” too much stimulation. […]
Did you know that more than 50% of people fail their first driving test? It’s true. Don’t want to be one of those people who have to retake the test two, three, even four times? Just make sure you absolutely do not do any of the 10 things below. That’s […]
One of the things I’ve noticed about getting over driving anxiety is that there are no “instant fixes.” Everyone wishes there were, and truth be told, I do too. The real source of driving anxiety are the negative internal links between your brain and your emotions. They are learned neurological responses […]
Mindfulness exercises. The term conjures up an image of a monk meditating in a forest, doesn’t it? Many people have an instant negative reaction to this mental picture. It sounds hard, or like it takes lots of training. It sounds like something only hermits do. Or just plain weirdos. But […]
Let me give you a quick tip for stress free driving. Do you battle rush hour traffic twice a day, sitting bolt upright with a death grip on the steering wheel and sweat pouring down your face? You’re not alone. The drive to and from work is often the most stressful […]