Wishes

I wish I could take up driving lessons and drive a car.

[Arymretep]

Me too, it I think at 73 I’ve left it too late now 👎

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I am only 35 years old.

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That’s a good thing, you’ve got your whole life to learn, you never know you might be able to one day 👍

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How old are you ?, Where do you live and what age can you start lessons

I passed my Driving Lessons at seventeen and I did not drive until I was eighteen that was in 1967 and have driven up to now. I started driving a mowped at sixteen that gave me knowledge of the road before I took my test. That also got me to work and back and meet my girlfriend in the evening LOL

What is stopping you I know it can be expensive, can your father take you out in his car to get the knowledge.

BOB

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I am 35 years old. I live in England. The law for us at 17 years old. I am nervous and my Dad is dead.

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Sorry regards your Fathers Death, Yes I also live in the UK, on the Scottish Border.

I realise learning to drive can be expensive, When I learned to drive I was at College so I was given a discount from my Student Union.

Is the problem Anxiety or is your Anxiety something to do with driving ??

BOB

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I suffer with anxiety

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Do you know the cause of your Anxiety ?

Have you tried Breathing exercises/control. You could also try Relaxation Techniques, Mindfulness, books available Amazon.

If it is driving you are frightened of, approach a main line Driving School and explain your fears. When I started to drive for employement I was given a further driving course at work, most of the training was in the use of larger vans and the smaller five hundred weight. I had training on of highway driving before I was that part of my Licence.

I was also quite lucky I had my first driving experience on an old aircraft runway, with a friend of the time. My Driving Instructor at seventeen also took me to quiet places to gain confidence then progressed to my driving licence

Driving is an important tool, you are not alone in having Anxiety, Try the MIND CHARITY they may be able to suggest an instructor that will specialise in Anxious Drivers, as you are not alone with having Anxiety.

We live miles away from towns or village, we are in a hamlet and if I did not drive it would be a real problem, yes we have a bus about six times a day, although getting to places is restricted because frequency and times

You have CAB CITIZENS ADVICE they may also have some adice. First though try the Driving Schools and explain your needs. It is generally all down to help from others and experience

BOB

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How old are you

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Hi John. I started driving when I was much older than you are. I have bad anxiety and had given up hope that I'd ever learn. When I went to look for a school, I made sure to ask if they had any teachers that were specialized in working with people who had anxiety. There are even courses available in a lot of places that specialize in working with anxious people. Have you tried to look for anything like that where you live? I still don't drive on highways but I can get around pretty well for the most part. If I could do it anyone can. Don't give up hope. And think of how proud of yourself you'll be when you do it. I guarantee you can if you put your mind to it. Good luck!