"My first is to work with a therapist on techniques to manage stress while driving. Something I struggled with at first was my arms and shoulders tensing up, which made steering feel both difficult and nerve-wracking, and also made it genuinely harder to do. The second is a little weirder. But if I could point to the one thing that successfully got me on the road, it's honestly this one."
"The letter writer should watch old episodes of Canada's Worst Driver. It is a delightful reality show that both teaches you valuable skills (like steering on ice!) and puts the relative skill of current drivers in perspective. Hey Prudence, Getting my license in my late twenties really highlighted why most people learn in their teens. You're free from the crippling anxiety that comes with a mature understanding of how big a responsibility it is-and you haven't yet paid for your own healthcare costs."
Hiring a professional driving instructor speeds skill acquisition and provides structured practice. Working with a therapist can teach techniques to manage stress and prevent physical tension that impairs steering. Watching relatable, sometimes extreme examples of poor driving can teach practical skills (for example, steering on ice) and provide perspective on typical driver errors. Adult learners often face heightened anxiety because of a mature appreciation of responsibility, which can be mitigated with gradual exposure and support. Instructors frequently remind students to keep their eyes on the road and attention on traffic to build safe driving habits.
Read at Slate Magazine
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