One of the first things that drivers go through whether they are a new driver or someone who has been in their first vehicle accident is the feeling of anxiety while driving.

This feeling is probably one of the worst feelings that someone can experience.

Driving anxiety can be caused by a number of factors.

These factors include whether the driver has a panic attack while driving, and/or if the driver is put into a dangerous

situation such as an accident.

Unfortunately, driving anxiety is a problem that affects not just the driver and their passengers, but also other drivers

on the road.

For example, someone suffering from driving anxiety may drive too fast due to wanting to get from behind the wheel as soon as possible, and/or they may drive too slowly due

to the fear of getting in an accident.

However, there are some ways to hopefully reduce the anxiety that drivers may feel, and I will share them with

you.

The first tip in overcoming the fear of driving is to actually drive.

This being said by driving you can reduce your fear of the action.

This tends to be true with most phobias.

By driving you are being forced to deal with your fear head on.

This keeps you from running away from your phobia which may actually cause it to become worse over time.

Once you have gained the courage to drive the next tip is to drive someone slow and safe such as a parking lot of a

church or some open area.

This allows you to get the needed practice in without adding any safety concerns to other drivers.

This action also reconfirms the thought that driving doesn’t need to cause you so much anxiety.

Another tip to overcoming driving anxiety is to remove any other factors that may cause you anxiety.

This will keep from multiple factors that may cause you fear or discomfort from ganging up on you at one time, making it more manageable to deal with your driving discomfort.

Tip Number four is to practice mindfulness.

The reason for this is that it allows you to take in all the information around you.

By being more aware of your surroundings you can reduce any driving anxiety that may come from worry of the

unknown.

Being mindful also helps you control your emotions and thus your anxiety.

In conclusion with these tips drivers who suffer from driving anxiety should be able to find the act of driving a lot less

stressful.