{"id":1113,"date":"2023-10-24T15:36:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T15:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/?p=1113"},"modified":"2026-10-17T03:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T03:19:11","slug":"dealing-with-nervousness-overcoming-driving-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/dealing-with-nervousness-overcoming-driving-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Driving Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling nervous while learning to drive is common. New roads, surrounding traffic and fear of making mistakes can feel overwhelming. Confidence usually develops gradually through patient instruction and regular practice.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin in quieter locations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Start practising in familiar, low-traffic areas. As your confidence improves, gradually progress to busier roads and more demanding situations.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>Practise one skill at a time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Focus on a particular skill during each lesson, such as steering, braking, changing lanes or parking. Breaking the learning process into smaller steps can make it feel more manageable.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Prepare before moving<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Adjust your seat and mirrors, fasten your seat belt and become familiar with the vehicle\u2019s controls. Knowing that everything is correctly positioned can help you feel more settled.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>Breathe and remain patient<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you begin to feel tense, slow your breathing and focus on the immediate driving task. Avoid rushing because of pressure from other road users.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>Learn from mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Mistakes are part of learning. Discuss what happened with your instructor, understand how to improve and practise the skill again when it is safe.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li>Take a safe break when necessary<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you become overwhelmed, find a safe and legal place to stop. Resume driving only when you feel calm enough to concentrate properly.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li>Work with a patient instructor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A calm instructor can introduce new situations gradually and adapt each lesson to your ability and confidence.<\/p>\n<p>If driving anxiety is severe, persistent or affects your daily life, consider discussing it with an appropriate health professional.<\/p>\n<p>Defensive Driving School provides supportive, one-on-one lessons for learner, experienced and refresher drivers across selected Perth metropolitan suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/defensivedriving.com.au\/perth\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> to discuss a lesson suited to your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling nervous while learning to drive is common. New roads, surrounding traffic and fear of making mistakes can feel overwhelming. Confidence usually develops gradually through patient instruction and regular practice. 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