Driving Lessons and Emet

[Abi]

I started having driving lessons about a year ago, but gave up because of my emet. I was scared that I'd be driving in the car with the instructor, and that I would start feeling sick, and I'd start panicking, but I'd be trying to concentrate on driving. And what if I was actually going to be sick and I had to pull over and my instructor would see me. I'm so scared of this. I really want to learn to drive, but it my Emet is making it impossible. Has anybody had this problem?

[leese]

I remember when i was 16 getting my liscense I thought about it the whole time with the instructer, but I wanted my license so bad that I just focused on driving, I figured when I could drive, I'd have a way out of situations!!!!!!!! That was my goal!


-Lisa

[mparker5]

You don't usually get sick with no warning, do you? So
you shouldn't get sick while you're having a driving lesson. And if
you're worried about getting motion sick, well, you probably already
know that people almost never get carsick while driving. So, I would
think that you don't have anything to worry about! I think you should
go for it. When I was in college, if my emet got bad, I'd go for a
drive to clear my head. It always worked. I think learning to drive
would be an awesome thing for you to do. Best of luck!</font>

[rachel_81]

I know what you mean, i used to worry about driving
lessons for the same reason. It took me a year of lessons to pass
my test but with each one the fear lessened. It is very unlikely
you will be sick on a driving lesson and if you are having an off day
you can always reschedule for another day. Good luck!</font>

[kentuckygalrk]

I personally never took driving lessons. My dad taught me to drive and he TERRIFIED me more than he did me any good! That's a dad for you!!! He'd never tell me anything and then the second I did something wrong he'd freak out... he even made me cry on the day of my test saying I'd never pass because I couldn't parallel park.. well I still can't parallel park and I HAVE my license. I passed the first time I took the test and pretty much taught myself from there on out. It's really not so bad and you will be JUST fine.


~Rachel

[izzybee]

I get scared of this too. I cant learnto drive yet but can in a year and a half. I think that you;l know if you are going to feel in your lesson before you set off. Anything else would just be panicing and wont make you v* Also when you ave a driving lesson you dont go too far from home so if you do feel ill it will only take 5 mins to drive home.Driving will gie you a whole lot of freedom. I'm looking forward to that part!!!

[Eternity]

I found that the distraction of driving n chatting to my instructor was enough to stop me panicing. Can ya not get someone ya feel safer with, like a parent or a mate to teach you in their car? it might be a bit expensive to get insured for you to drive it, but if ya find someone with a small car it might not be so bad, n proper lessons cost the earth anyway.

[siafi]

Oh my gosh - I was the exact same way!! I got through it because I really liked driving and wanted to pass driver's ed so I just stuck with it. Whenweemetsthink about being in a position like that, it's really hard to imagine anything but the worst - BUT, rationally speaking you are not going to v*. When you're nervous I know it's hard to think that way, but just go into the lesson with a positive attitude - think about getting your liscense later on and cruising around with your friends! You can do it!!

[Jenneh]

iv just turned 17, so wil be starting driving lessons soon .... and i went thru a stage of copmletly panicking because lke .. what if i was to have a panic attack and just take my eye off the road for one sec.. and yeah.. u can guess wat happens..


but the point is, IT WONT HAPPEN as long as u tell urself it wont. if u do have a panic attack, just ask if u can stop in a suitable place for a while to calm urself down... im sure the driving instructor wud be sympathetic and allow that !!


Jen xxxxx

[Abi]

Awww thanks everyone, you've all been so helpful, and I'm glad I'm not the only one that worries about it! I'm going to do some phoning round today and try and find an instructor who is good with nervous pupils!

[Scampi]

My partner's mother is learning to drive at the age of 60-something. She tried a couple of local driving instructers, then contacted BSM and explained her nervousness -they assigned her an instructer who is a specialist in nervous drivers, and now she is no longer nervous and really enjoys driving - she can't wait to get her full license, and drives whenever she can.


Stick with it Abi - driving gives you a great sense of independence. If the nerves get bad, get some Bach's Rescue Remedy (from big Boots stores and Holland and Barratt health food shops) - a couple of drops on your tongue before the lesson and you'll be perfectly under control. Don't worry - it's herbal, completely non-addictive, legal and safe. I wouldn't be without it.


Best wishes, Jill xxx

[Jenneh]

yes, scampi has a very good piece of advice there... " bach's rescue remedy" i hear is ACE for nerve wracking times like that !! just to calm you down that little bit more ...


or the tables "kalms" maybe... whatever works for you i guess!


good luck and im sure u wil be fine


Jen xxxxxxxx

[rachelle]

Bach's rescue remedy is fantastic. I highly recommend it!


I turn 17 on Saturday! [img]smileys/smilies_32.gif[/img]Yay! I start my driving lessons around the 9th of July so im really really excited! Not one bit worried about it, because this is something i want to do so badly, and im NOT going to let this phobia stop me. I've never allowed it to stop me doing most things so im not about to start now! [img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]


Rachel xxx

[kmarie]

dont let the phobia get in the way of driving ok??


i did...and im now almost 21..on my third driving permit and scared to death!!


I wish I had done it when I was younger...my late teens would have been SO much better!!!


Im am realizing now that I need to drive so I can be independent!


You can do it..and should..if you dont..you will regret it..


stick with it..you will be fine!!!

[kats]

I agree with the Bach rescue remedy!! It is the BEST!! I have put off getting my license for years and now that I am 21 and wasactually offered a summer job on the condition that I have a drivers license, I am taking lessons. As others have said, when you are driving you are too concentrated on what you are doing to worry about feeling sick. And as the driver you are less likely to feel any motion sickness.





Good luck! [img]smileys/smilies_01.gif[/img]


Kats