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Do you want to learn how to overcome your driving anxiety and secure your driver's license? You've come to the right place. Driving anxiety is common, and fortunately, there are plenty of steps you can take to address it. With some practice and a few anxiety management techniques, you'll soon discover driving isn't as scary as it seems. Read on for our complete guide to reducing teenage driving anxiety, so you can get out there and drive with confidence!
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- QuestionHow can I stop feeling nervous while driving?Simon MiyerovSimon Miyerov is the President and Driving Instructor for Drive Rite Academy, a driving academy based out of New York City. Simon has over 8 years of driving instruction experience. His mission is to ensure the safety of everyday drivers and continue to make New York a safer and efficient driving environment.
Driving InstructorIt may help if you plan the route you're taking before you start driving. That way, you don't have to check your phone or GPS, and you won't feel as stressed.
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- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm
- ↑ https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/blog/overcoming-driving-anxiety
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- ↑ https://www.tn.gov/safety/publicsafety/10things2know.html
- ↑ Simon Miyerov. Driving Instructor. Expert Interview. 4 December 2019.
- ↑ https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/driver-safety/safe-driving-tips
- ↑ https://www.teendriversource.org/learning-to-drive/practice-driving-lessons/driving-environments/parking-lots
- ↑ https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/blog/overcoming-driving-anxiety
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/new-driver.html
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/driving-conditions.html
- ↑ Simon Miyerov. Driving Instructor. Expert Interview. 4 December 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/distracted-driving/three-types-of-distractions.php
- ↑ https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Helping-Your_Teen-Become-A-Safe-Driver-076.aspx
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/distracted-driving/three-types-of-distractions.php
- ↑ https://www.dmv.org/driver-handbook.php
- ↑ https://www.thecollegedriver.com/posts/2446-8-Tips-to-Relieve-the-Stress-of-Learning-to-Drive
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-in-children-and-teens.htm
- ↑ https://www.adaa.org/blogs/fear-of-driving
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