Is it weird that I'm afraid to drive...

So I've been doing driving lessons since I was maybe 26... Anyways I didn't pass my first theory test and although my instructor said o can actually drive i got caught up not driving during the lockdown and haven't bothered to resit my test.

But as times going on I don't think I actually want to learn.
I suffer from anxiety and my vision isn't the best.
Yes I wear glasses but I just feel like it's dangerous especially as people in London drive like idiots and there's so many parking restrictions.

It would be more hassle to drive then not.

Am I being stupid?

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CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

I understand this. I would like to drive but I don't have my own car and only could possibly drive my father's car so if I messed up I'd cause big troubles to my whole family.
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pentacorn · F

i learned late and hate driving. scares the shit out of me. i'm a safe driver, but i'm not exactly good at it. i drive like a grandma, as they say. i actually have to drive because of the way my city is set up and public transit is horrible. i avoid the interstate (when i can) and all tunnels. not crazy about bridges, but will take them to avoid a tunnel. also avoid driving at night, unless it's close to home. refuse to drive in storms, but a drizzle is okay. people have given me a hard time over some of this, but idgaf

DunningKruger · 61-69, M

We willingly put ourselves in little metal boxes that travel at alarming rates of speed down a strip of ground often mere centimeters from other metal boxes travelling at alarming rates of speed, often in the opposite direction. And all the metal boxes are controlled by people generally no smarter, no more skilled and no more attentive than we are.

If you're not afraid of driving, you aren't paying attention.

IsitevenMe · 46-50, M

An anxious driver is very dangerous. Normally I would encourage someone to address their anxiety to help get it behind them. But if you are not comfortable and can avoid it, why put yourself and others at risk? You can always come back later and get your license if circumstances change.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@IsitevenMe You are correct if the person is prone to panic attacks and has official diagnosis but when I did my licnece, instructors were saying that the most accidents are caused by overly confident drivers who overestimate their abilities, not the anxious people.

IsitevenMe · 46-50, M

@CrazyMusicLover I would agree if you changed it to aggressive drivers. But hey, my point is not being comfortable, hesitant, anxious, etc…why do it if you don’t have to. I wish her the best no matter which choice.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

@IsitevenMe Anxiety can disappear if you drive drive long enough and gain the needed experience. There's a really great number of people who are scared when they are starting to drive. If you won't try because you're scared you won't know if it will be okay later or not.

SW-User

Not at all. My wife has been driving for years and still hates it. She has very few routes she will drive. Have you thought about learning in an automatic, one less thing to think about.

Mugin16 · 46-50, M

No. If you live in a city you do not need to drive anymore. If you do not feel comfortable doing it, then don't do it.

Spoiledbrat · F

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