as a beginner driver something that you should know is that the steering wheel isn't as sensitive as you think it is, it takes a bit of turning to get a noticeable effect. the gas and brake pedals are about what you'd expect tho
I have my first lesson or whatever for behind the wheel. I am really nervous because I don’t much practice and I get bad anxiety because my mother traumatized me 😭
I drove for the 3rd time yesterday. After watching this video, I felt so calm practicing again. My goal was to drive around an entire block and drive into traffic. I did it calmly but I did receive a little guidance from my dad
2nd time driving on a real road today with my dad I did everything I drove on a intersection did everything but go on a highway my dad said I did great so yea
I’m 23 I got my license 3 months ago still learning driving today was my first road trip for 2 hours. I was so scared and panicking thank God some road driver were careful around me cause I was crossing lanes little bit. Tbh my partner was horrible he was screaming and yelling at me all the way make me more nervous however I reach home safely. Seeing all this comment make me feel I’m not the only one with driving anxiety.
I’m 17 and I want to start getting my life together but I have Extreme driving anxiety and I can’t handle when I’m being pressured by my parents when I’m practicing . I’m always scared I’m gonna crash and die when I think about driving 😔
That's normal to feel that way, if you can afford an instructor and get a couple of classes it might help. Best of luck and would love to know your progress. Take care.
@@benavas6610 im taking drivers ed! Im a week away from finishing but Ive been practicing in the Parking lots! The more you practice the more confidence You get!
Lol! I’m 14 and I’ve been driving since I was 11 and I have bad anxiety (ik I’m way too young but I like to learn just in case smthin happens that’s a emergency plus my mom takes me on a dirt road, but one time I drive on a busy road with my dads truck I’m surprised he let me but yeah!)
One VERY IMPORTANT tip: when getting gas, if you want unleaded, read the labels on the gas pump and MAKE SURE you are using the correct nozzle. The unleaded nozzle could be any color: black, red, blue, etc. (in my area the unleaded nozzles are black). Make 100% sure you aren't accidentally grabbing the DIESEL or ETHANOL (E20, E30, E85, etc.) nozzles if your car needs unleaded. (In my area, the diesel nozzles are green, but they could also be several other colors). If you aren't 100% sure, go inside and ask the clerk. This can be a very expensive tow and repair bill for your car if you accidentally grab the wrong nozzle and fill your unleaded tank with diesel. It happens more often than you would think. And the repair won't be covered by the warranty, of course, and may not be covered by your insurance. Another clue that you accidentally grabbed the diesel nozzle is that it won't fit inside the hole on your unleaded gas tank, although it's still possible to hold the nozzle to the hole and fill the tank with diesel. The unleaded nozzle will fit ALL THE WAY inside the hole, deep into your gas tank. If you DO happen to accidentally grab the wrong nozzle and fill the unleaded tank with diesel, don't drive the car. Immediately call a tow truck and be towed from the gas station to a repair shop where they can drain and clean your fuel tank. Driving the car will only cause significantly more expensive damage.
I’ve just started learning at 26 and I’m loving it. Had 3 lessons so far. Wish I’d started earlier, but I never imagined I’d enjoy it. The instructor does yell at me quite often, but I’ve found that chatting with him distracts him from the yelling and he become a bit more chill with his remarks 😂
I'm 36 year's old, and I don't even know how to drive. I had someone who was going to show me how to drive. They ended up not doing it. So, it doesn't matter anymore, I'll learn how to drive soon. Congratulations to everyone, who passed their test and finally, gotta their drivers license. 👏
Hey man, I’m a few years older than you and just got my drivers license a few weeks ago! Get it when you’re ready but don’t procrastinate. Public transit sucks where I’m from and it’s almost a necessity to drive to places in my city. For example: My friend lives -15 min drive or -1hr, 45 min walk or -1hr transit ride
@@helenaasmr1418 Aww, thank you. I have been studying off and on so far. That sucks, no one didn't teach you. Congratulations on getting your permit and I wish you nothing the best of luck. I hope you got your driver's license by now.
I have tons of anxiety about driving and had an anxiety attack when I got in the car for the first time (didn’t end up driving lol) so this video helped so much!
I'm starting my first driving lesson this week. And have no prior experience driving. So these small tips are helping immensely. Hopefully I my anxiety doesn't get in the way. 🙃
I just feel like there are so many things to keep track of, road lines, street signs, who has the right of way, how to park, checking your mirrors, making sure your not going to fast or slow, making sure you cancel your signal or use it, dodging obstacles that might be in the street, knowing where you even are, and even having to pay attention to what other drivers are doing. I’m sure there’s something I missed in there and I know it’s not like you’re doing it all at the same time but it’s all still things that happen pretty frequently and so you gotta make sure you get all of it
i’m a beginner driver i’m only 16 but my dads teaching me although i have no issue with his teaching (he was a sprint car racer when we was younger) but these videos help me on the little things that he forgets because they just come natural to him
I just turned 38 and i want to learn how to drive and make a career with it. When i was younger and tried to learn the person teaching stressed me out so much i almost caused an accident and feared ever learning again so i gave up on it and stayed away but now im ready to finally get over that hump and get my license
My driving learning was halted in 2020 due to the pandemic + a health condition I developed at around the same time. I feel like I've forgotten everything I learned back then, so this is very helpful for me :]
When I got my license, my mother warned me about driving past parked cars, telling me to be prepared in case a child should unexpetedly dash out from in between them. She also taught me to adjust my side mirrors so that I don't have blind spots, saying that I don't need to see what's directly behind me from the side mirrors. Also that I should always chock the tires when parking on a hill. People put too much trust in parking brakes, which fail more often than we realize.
My dads not a bad teacher I’m just so nervous and idk how to get over it. I don’t know I didn’t get much parking lot practice to feel how it feels to be in a car and right away I’m already driving on the neighborhood. It freaks me out idk
It's normal to feel that way, it's part of the process. Keep driving around the neighborhood to continue increasing your confidence and keep practicing. Best of luck!
This is literally me, I literally just parked and started crying because I didnt have enough time to get used to the car, and my mom had me drive around on the road, and its just so scary
Driving anxiety is such a real thing that may not affect the results of the drive but can definitely mess with the driver mentally. I wish the people you guys are driving with would recognize that smh. Good luck to you.
this comment section makes me feel not alone about my first in car lesson in two hours 😭 glad to see that everyone has experienced what i’m feeling rn and it’s not just me 😅 i’m still nervous though
Thank you for this video! My sister took me out driving earlier and almost got in a crash because I didn’t know how to use my breaks, I’m forever traumatized 😵💫
Everyone judges me because I'm a slow learner and I also am on the autism spectrum. I wont understand social cues from my mom if she thinks I'm doing something wrong. One time I was learning how to drive but she screamed at me and it made me almost collide into a car and then I forgot to yield for the car coming from my left side to the right. I was going into the same direction. Luckily, my reflexes were really good and I was able to swerve into a lane quickly because no one was there in the lane. It's just that my ears hate screaming and loud noises so if I hear something like that, I tend to freeze and my mind can't focus. This made me not yield and I was having anxiety as well. My ears are so senstive to the screaming its so painful. Also, I always feel like covering my ears when she does that. And then my mom yells even more and I'm so afraid of her. I have trust issues now and everytime she tells me to go practice driving the basics with her, I get panic attacks on the inside and get horrid flashbacks of her screaming at me and calling me insults if I ever make a mistake. It makes me cry but I hold it in and pretend to smile and be happy for her. I don't know what to do anymore. Even my instructor made fun of me and asked whether I'm stupid or not. I just need the support and want to take things at my own pace. I stopped practicing how to drive for a year and now its 2021 I want to go at it again. I haven't gotten my drivers test done but I was supposed to last year. I don't know about directions and I constantly fixate on the road. I changed my mindset this year and am trying to rid of my anxiety and panic attacks. I'll start driving with my dad for now if he has time for me.
Learning how to drive is challenging for some, it was the same for me when I started. Stay focus and keep a positive mindset and I am sure you will get the license this year. If it doesn't work with your dad get a NEW instructor and hopefully it goes better. Best of luck to you and let us know if you have any questions. We will be happy to help you.
Its not healthy to keep in your feelings too 😕 i hope your mom can understand that it never feels good to drive or learn when somebody is yelling at you which could also be slowing the process for you to get used to driving. Take your time, all you need is more experience and a willingness to keep trying to improve.
I had my instructor in a bad manner and then I quit learning, refuse to try to drive for over 12 years, now I'm trying to drive in a new country. It is just past experience. We have to grow up for the dead past. Let it go. You will be better than your mom!
Haha I remember the first time I drove on the highway. Was going at 55 and pissing people off. Now I’m squeezing between cars to change lanes in busy city streets. Stay safe, you’ll get the hang of it!
i got my learner’s today and also started driving today and i didn’t do so bad but i did hit the garbage cans on the end of my driveway (oops lol). I also struggle with staying in my lane since im used to sitting in the passenger side of the car
20 years old i dont feel like im ready to drive but theres so many places id love to go to and at this point i feel ashamed when asking family members or my friends to give me a lift there, i hope i can overcome this anxiety someday ;;
I’m 22 and my mom keeps pressuring me to learn how to drive but I get anxiety on taking turns 😅 but I do want to learn cause I want to be more independent and go out.
19 but I’m alright , I just can’t afford a car I’m currently saving up for one :)) , I’m trying to practice while I’m saving for it , I had terrible anxiety as well and would cry when I would get in the car and it didn’t help when my mom would yell at me , but that was when I was 17-18 , it dosent happen anymore I’m prettt excited now 🥳,bmy sister has helped and she taught her bf :) and he picked up it in 2 weeks and was one of the best drivers I’ve seen better than my older sister 😂,
40 year old here. Scared of driving due to being in accidents as a child, not just one either like 5 with my mom. Slowly but surely coming to terms with that and started driving very slowly.
I watch this video all the time and it's helpful. I just wish there was a place I could practice within an hour distance. I get the basics, but I'm scared to drive with on coming traffic, ya know. I don't want to cause a wreck.
While not really new to driving, some were very obvious, but the outside perspectives of the car on the steering tips were very helpful, and I think I'll have a better understanding of what the car is really doing now! Parking and turning are both problems I've had, despite having driven for years now (with a learner's permit, of course, I'm preparing to take my test within the month). Very helpful!
1:04 Never, ever grab the wheel from the inside like that! Your hands and wrists will suffer horrible consequences: 1. If someone hits your front and the airbag explodes 2. If your tires are turned and someone hits your side, thus straightening your wheel from the impact All because you have locked your hands inside the wheel like that.
I drove for the first time today. I'm 13 and my dad wanted to start teaching me young, so we went to my highschool's parking lot lol. I think I did good but I'm nervous for driving on the actual road. I had a lot of fun though and I'm excited to learn more 😁
I got my learner’s permit a few weeks ago, and this weekend I finally had the chance to go out with my Mom and drive. I thought it was going to be easy lmao- nope. We started out doing loops at out local park, and she made me practice parking a few times (I have an issue with pulling up all the way). It was a little scary but no one was around, so that eased my anxiety a little bit. Then she asked if I actually wanted to go out on the road (it really wasn’t an option since she would have yelled at me if I said no). It was scary. We did, however put the hazards on, which helped everyone else on the road steer clear of what I was doing. It was a back road luckily, so it wasn’t anything fancy. We did see a biker that I had to pass (which was pretty intense) and there was also a cop car stationed on the side of the road, which (thankfully) didn’t pull me over. I’m really struggling with sharp turns, and there were several times where my mom grabbed the wheel and yelled at me, afraid I was going to hit someone. I guess you could say I don’t know what to do. I’m scared, and I’ve put off driving about just as long as I can, and now I feel like, since I’m older, my parents expect me to be good at it right away.
Totally relate to you, it happened to me with my day lol. All I can say is take one day at a time and continue practicing as much as you can. Best of luck to you.
Hope it gets better! I'm getting my permit in a few days and I have to start driving in town more often. I'm scared asf about that for many reasons, but we got this.
Im a beginner as well and thankfully I dont feel as anxious around my mom when driving, Im sorry she made you feel that way. Driving is an important skill to be able to do well, so everyone should learn it at a comfortable pace to them. Good luck to you
Lol I got pulled over by a cop when I was practicing in an empty parking lot my first time but when she realized my dad was giving me driving lessons she thought it was funny and showed us another parking lot that’d be better.
I had extreme anxiety first times driving, but this helped: just tell yourself youre only driving to that first stoplight. Then, "i'm only driving to that *next* stoplight." Thinking of a long drive as jst a bunch of these little drives (stoplight to stoplight) helped me a lot. You'll love driving soon, and driving will seem easy for you.
@@vickielewallen3799 I got my permit and have been driving for about a week now it’s been good so far. I got my dream truck and I have driven into town for the first time it was insane but my Anxiety has been a lot lower since I have started.
@@repulbic_steve Good for you! Its good to be on "high alert" and watchful when you drive, but not have anxiety. Sounds like you're doing fine, i love driving, not so much in the deep cities with a lot of stop and go traffic, but out on more side streets and winding country roads. That is such a pleasure.
Im 13 and my dad wants to give me a head start in driving. Hes taking me to a parking lot tomarrow. He wants to teach me the basics of driving, and he also wants to teach me how to park. This was pretty helpful. Wish me luck👍😀
I am 31 now learnt how to drive first time at about 27/28years but since no car, forgot totally how to effectively drive... Now I'd try my best to go learn again and this time get myself a car
i just passed my drivers test today!! i was super nervous the whole time (my leg was shaking so bad that we had to sit in the car for a sec for me to regain my composure lmao), but my examiner was so nice! he was really patient with me and said i only missed marks on parking-he said my turns were more “round” than they should be. i just wanted to say watching all these vids really helped me, and i felt a lot more confident going into the test. my only piece of advice is to work on being calm, because it’ll make it 100x easier. good luck everyone!!
Got my learner's permit a few months ago and I drove once and it was so scary, I'm driving again this weekend and this time I'm gonna focus super good and practice.
I got jealous cause my friend (who's also 14) gets to drive with his mom all the time. So I'm gonna learn and show my parents that they can totally trust me.
This is really informative! Thank you!! I’ve needed this! And I love seeing the outside of the car when making the wheels straight so I can understand it better!
I have my first driving lesson in 30 minutes. I’ve been having really bad anxiety about it since I’ve only driven a car twice before. We were required to take sort of school type classes before we started our driving lessons, but I’m still quite nervous because I barely know my driving instructor
@@lovingly30 yes the spot I pick fit my car can I just back out by putting my feet on reserve make sure steering wheel is straight then once I get to back out can then turn my wheel to the angle I want to go in ? Thank you for any tips appreciate it
I swor to my family that the first car i will drive, will be my car! Now, After 10 years i just bought my first car, and your videos are gold for me! Thank you so much!
I’m 19 and I’ve wanted to learn since I was in middle school! I always wanted that independence because like many I feel guilty needing my parents to drive me places since I’m the youngest. I don’t want to bother my parents when I need to go to college classes anymore. The other day my dad started teaching me and thankfully he’s very chill
I'm 25 and driving still gives me anxiety . I know the basic at least some and I have drove some but I still suffer because somebody usually have to push me to drive so I don't drive at all and now I'm just ready to try to let the fear go away
My gf’s daughter will turn 15 at the end of this year and I’m planning to start her with driving lessons, as I know her mom will stress her out due to her nerves. So thanks for the tips, I’ll be using these for my lessons 😬
I got my license in 2018. Got my car in mid 2019. Been driving back and forth to work only and went through many type of weathers including rainstorm. However, since pandemic i rarely drive and somehow my driving anxiety has increasing again. I worked in a new office and the route is difficult as involve big road. So i got scared if I missed my exit and got loss in the city :( I also bad at parking now as rarely practice. Idk how to get my courage again. I do drive once or twice to groceries store. That's it. Lucky i don't have to go to office everyday. I would take ehailing service and costly to me. I want to practice again. Wish me luck!
I have 1 year before I start driving and I watched 3 other videos including this on how to drive and I know the basics now it will be easy at first when learning to drive
Just my tips: if you can afford, hire/pay someone who are experienced with driving (don't have to be a driving instructor, could just be your brothers/sisters or cousins). If you dad/mom teach you how to drive, you're gonna have a hard time because they always yell/scream at you. I was lucky enough to have my cousins, who is 5 years older than me, helped me with driving for my first month
I passed drivers test on my first try and drove for the first time a few days ago! It was super nerve racking and my mom tried to start me off on a T turn thing??? Anyways, I think this is first time I've ever been intimated by something, the car was bigger then I expected and the gas petal is a lot more sensitive then you would think So videos like these make me feel less anxious
Good video!. Still waiting for the one where you more carefully explain turning especially certain aspects of it. Those aspects being positioning for both tight turns and non-tight turns and when to turn once you have established the correct position.
I'm almost 17 and have a driving observation next week, I tried to drive once to get some practice and almost died 2 times, so thanks for this video I'm trying to get better 😅
for a moment i got paranoid and my parents were confusing the heck outta me like nooo stop witch i slammed the breaks real hard and my cat went flying forward and 2 i make really hard turns bt thx i subbed this helps
This video was great and it helps a lot but also if you’re taking your test in the DMV, remember, you are not allowed to cross your hands while you are making a turn or turning the steering wheel as she did, you have to push and pull .
Thank you so much for this channel. I'm trying to teach my 17 year old how to drive and I know projected my anxiety and fear on to him 😩 and I'm very impatient so I'm the worst person to try to teach him.
hey i’m about to do my first in-car instructor session and i’m a little nervous because i’m still getting the basics down. and i’m not sure if they’re gonna tell me what to do or just expect me to know the basics haha
I always heard that while REVERSING, you turn the wheel in the opposite direction you want to go; for example, if they say go right when reversing; turn the steering wheel counter clockwise, to the left and vice versa and forward it's just right and left
you can check that your wheels straight without moving car into a random direction turn the wheel all the way to the right (or left) then turn it 2.5 times in the opposite way
Hello! I could really use some advice....so I just got my license (at 27, don't laugh lol) and I'm doing fairly well. I do however make little mistakes every now and then, (like hitting a curb while turning), and when I do make mistakes, I feel like I'm the worst driver ever. How can I stop being so critical of myself when I make a mistake and drive with more confidence?
Update: ive driven a few times now and its been getting easier (per say) to get going and drive. I'm going driving for the first time today...ive had EXTREME anxiety when it's came to even thinking about driving because of the 2 major car accidents I've been a passenger in. I hope my aunt is patient with me and makes sure to let me know im okay, I will be okay, and that I'm doing my best
for clarification i almost run over that guy cause he saw the cars coming and he still decided to cross the street💀 i’m the best driver now tho so it’s all good
as a beginner driver something that you should know is that the steering wheel isn't as sensitive as you think it is, it takes a bit of turning to get a noticeable effect. the gas and brake pedals are about what you'd expect tho
Great tip!
The wheels were less sensitive and the pedals were more sensitive
when going at a high speed it is very sensitive!
i took a practice drive and i was surprised with how much steering it took just to make a turn
Yo this is facts I be turning the wheel super hard to turn when I don't have to my dad always says don't turn it so hard it's easy for him to say lmao
This helps a lot because My aniexty can’t handle the pressure parents give
Thanks!
Me too, my parents stress me out so much driving!
I have my first lesson or whatever for behind the wheel. I am really nervous because I don’t much practice and I get bad anxiety because my mother traumatized me 😭
@@rosalia3468 It will get better with time and practice, best of luck!
@@DrivingTV1111 I did amazing yesterday! I was nervous for no reason. A bit more practice and I’ll be great!
Just got my permit and watching to learn lol
Update: I passed my road test on first try
That's awesome, congrats on getting your permit.
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Just got my license and watching to learn lol💀
@@thefakecoin145 lol I got my road test May 10
@@thefakecoin145 That's awesome, congratulations
My mom: Don't try driving untill you are absolutely ready to try. It shouldn't give you anxiety.
Also my mom: Get your damn license already!
Totally get what you are saying, best of luck to you.
Relateable
think i will try this again , i’m going to try not too be nervous ,”…
Samething happening to me right now
Me at 19 rn :/ hella struggling bad
I drove for the 3rd time yesterday. After watching this video, I felt so calm practicing again. My goal was to drive around an entire block and drive into traffic. I did it calmly but I did receive a little guidance from my dad
2nd time driving on a real road today with my dad I did everything I drove on a intersection did everything but go on a highway my dad said I did great so yea
I’m 23 I got my license 3 months ago still learning driving today was my first road trip for 2 hours. I was so scared and panicking thank God some road driver were careful around me cause I was crossing lanes little bit. Tbh my partner was horrible he was screaming and yelling at me all the way make me more nervous however I reach home safely. Seeing all this comment make me feel I’m not the only one with driving anxiety.
YOU'RE DOING GREAT IM PROUD OF YOU
I’m 23 too! Driving gives me sm anxiety lmao! But I’ll get it soon😭
red flag in your partner no? he should be supporting you not yelling at you
My husband yells at me too. 😢 That’s why I gave up learning. I decided to go here to learn.
Um. Please say ur partner is now an ex. Wtffff
I’m 17 and I want to start getting my life together but I have Extreme driving anxiety and I can’t handle when I’m being pressured by my parents when I’m practicing . I’m always scared I’m gonna crash and die when I think about driving 😔
That's normal to feel that way, if you can afford an instructor and get a couple of classes it might help. Best of luck and would love to know your progress. Take care.
Aw you’ll be fine, don’t stress about it think positive ❤️❤️❤️
Omg same I’m turning 16 in some days and I have the exact same thoughts, is been two months how did it went?
@@benavas6610 im taking drivers ed! Im a week away from finishing but Ive been practicing in the Parking lots! The more you practice the more confidence You get!
Don’t think abt it too much I just started and it’s actually getting easier
If this make anybody feel better
I'm 41yrs of age trying to LEARN
That's awesome, best of luck!
Lol! I’m 14 and I’ve been driving since I was 11 and I have bad anxiety (ik I’m way too young but I like to learn just in case smthin happens that’s a emergency plus my mom takes me on a dirt road, but one time I drive on a busy road with my dads truck I’m surprised he let me but yeah!)
@@Berries.creamm since 11 ?!! That’s so good I’m 15 and I have my permit test next week hopefully I pass
@@bajoa804 how'd it go? I'm currently taking drivers Ed and my instructor is putting me on the interstate today. Nervous!!!
@@brooklynn8943 girl I haven’t done it yet bc I have to finish all my drivers Ed work 😞
One VERY IMPORTANT tip: when getting gas, if you want unleaded, read the labels on the gas pump and MAKE SURE you are using the correct nozzle. The unleaded nozzle could be any color: black, red, blue, etc. (in my area the unleaded nozzles are black). Make 100% sure you aren't accidentally grabbing the DIESEL or ETHANOL (E20, E30, E85, etc.) nozzles if your car needs unleaded. (In my area, the diesel nozzles are green, but they could also be several other colors). If you aren't 100% sure, go inside and ask the clerk. This can be a very expensive tow and repair bill for your car if you accidentally grab the wrong nozzle and fill your unleaded tank with diesel. It happens more often than you would think. And the repair won't be covered by the warranty, of course, and may not be covered by your insurance.
Another clue that you accidentally grabbed the diesel nozzle is that it won't fit inside the hole on your unleaded gas tank, although it's still possible to hold the nozzle to the hole and fill the tank with diesel. The unleaded nozzle will fit ALL THE WAY inside the hole, deep into your gas tank.
If you DO happen to accidentally grab the wrong nozzle and fill the unleaded tank with diesel, don't drive the car. Immediately call a tow truck and be towed from the gas station to a repair shop where they can drain and clean your fuel tank. Driving the car will only cause significantly more expensive damage.
Thanks for sharing 😯
Very nice lesson
Life saver!
nigga u just saved my life i almost accidentally grabbed diesal
HA! Sometimes it pays to live in NJ
I’m 24 and thinking it’s time! These videos really help me get a better understanding while not feeling so much pressure and anxiety
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I'm learning "late" too bc of anxiety, we got this ♥️♥️♥️
I’m 25. I’m so nervous but I think I’m mostly afraid because I don’t understand it.
I’m 24 too, and I’ve tried and given up driving since I was 19
I’ve just started learning at 26 and I’m loving it. Had 3 lessons so far. Wish I’d started earlier, but I never imagined I’d enjoy it.
The instructor does yell at me quite often, but I’ve found that chatting with him distracts him from the yelling and he become a bit more chill with his remarks 😂
I'm 36 year's old, and I don't even know how to drive. I had someone who was going to show me how to drive. They ended up not doing it. So, it doesn't matter anymore, I'll learn how to drive soon. Congratulations to everyone, who passed their test and finally, gotta their drivers license. 👏
Hey man, I’m a few years older than you and just got my drivers license a few weeks ago!
Get it when you’re ready but don’t procrastinate.
Public transit sucks where I’m from and it’s almost a necessity to drive to places in my city.
For example:
My friend lives
-15 min drive
or
-1hr, 45 min walk
or
-1hr transit ride
Hey @eugenegregory3262 I’m 38 and I have my permit but no one really as the time to teach me. Don’t feel bad you will get there. God bless
@@helenaasmr1418 Aww, thank you. I have been studying off and on so far. That sucks, no one didn't teach you. Congratulations on getting your permit and I wish you nothing the best of luck. I hope you got your driver's license by now.
I'm in the same boat as you...but It's not too late man.
@@Barber747 Thank you. Still trying but never giving up.
I have tons of anxiety about driving and had an anxiety attack when I got in the car for the first time (didn’t end up driving lol) so this video helped so much!
Best of luck!
How is it now?
I'm starting my first driving lesson this week. And have no prior experience driving. So these small tips are helping immensely. Hopefully I my anxiety doesn't get in the way. 🙃
I just feel like there are so many things to keep track of, road lines, street signs, who has the right of way, how to park, checking your mirrors, making sure your not going to fast or slow, making sure you cancel your signal or use it, dodging obstacles that might be in the street, knowing where you even are, and even having to pay attention to what other drivers are doing. I’m sure there’s something I missed in there and I know it’s not like you’re doing it all at the same time but it’s all still things that happen pretty frequently and so you gotta make sure you get all of it
Once you master the basics, driving becomes so fun. But stay safe
What are those basics?thax.
i’m a beginner driver i’m only 16 but my dads teaching me although i have no issue with his teaching (he was a sprint car racer when we was younger) but these videos help me on the little things that he forgets because they just come natural to him
I just turned 38 and i want to learn how to drive and make a career with it. When i was younger and tried to learn the person teaching stressed me out so much i almost caused an accident and feared ever learning again so i gave up on it and stayed away but now im ready to finally get over that hump and get my license
i hope you were able to. best of luck to you
My driving learning was halted in 2020 due to the pandemic + a health condition I developed at around the same time. I feel like I've forgotten everything I learned back then, so this is very helpful for me :]
When I got my license, my mother warned me about driving past parked cars, telling me to be prepared in case a child should unexpetedly dash out from in between them. She also taught me to adjust my side mirrors so that I don't have blind spots, saying that I don't need to see what's directly behind me from the side mirrors. Also that I should always chock the tires when parking on a hill. People put too much trust in parking brakes, which fail more often than we realize.
My dads not a bad teacher I’m just so nervous and idk how to get over it. I don’t know I didn’t get much parking lot practice to feel how it feels to be in a car and right away I’m already driving on the neighborhood. It freaks me out idk
It's normal to feel that way, it's part of the process. Keep driving around the neighborhood to continue increasing your confidence and keep practicing. Best of luck!
This is literally me, I literally just parked and started crying because I didnt have enough time to get used to the car, and my mom had me drive around on the road, and its just so scary
I’m hoping that I might try driving when I’m in my 20s. That should be a start for me.
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Driving anxiety is such a real thing that may not affect the results of the drive but can definitely mess with the driver mentally. I wish the people you guys are driving with would recognize that smh. Good luck to you.
Finally a video with a left site steering wheel
I learn fast and better with my friends but when it comes to my parents I get panic attacks 😖
That is normal, it was the same for me.
IKR PARENTS MAKE IT SO MUCH WORSE MY GOD
I finished the school classes and i was fully confident but with my parents was different!!
You have a nice calm voice and give clear instructions. I’m going to share this with my kid who just started learning
this comment section makes me feel not alone about my first in car lesson in two hours 😭 glad to see that everyone has experienced what i’m feeling rn and it’s not just me 😅 i’m still nervous though
Same
Thank you for this video! My sister took me out driving earlier and almost got in a crash because I didn’t know how to use my breaks, I’m forever traumatized 😵💫
Everyone judges me because I'm a slow learner and I also am on the autism spectrum. I wont understand social cues from my mom if she thinks I'm doing something wrong. One time I was learning how to drive but she screamed at me and it made me almost collide into a car and then I forgot to yield for the car coming from my left side to the right. I was going into the same direction. Luckily, my reflexes were really good and I was able to swerve into a lane quickly because no one was there in the lane. It's just that my ears hate screaming and loud noises so if I hear something like that, I tend to freeze and my mind can't focus. This made me not yield and I was having anxiety as well. My ears are so senstive to the screaming its so painful. Also, I always feel like covering my ears when she does that. And then my mom yells even more and I'm so afraid of her. I have trust issues now and everytime she tells me to go practice driving the basics with her, I get panic attacks on the inside and get horrid flashbacks of her screaming at me and calling me insults if I ever make a mistake. It makes me cry but I hold it in and pretend to smile and be happy for her. I don't know what to do anymore. Even my instructor made fun of me and asked whether I'm stupid or not. I just need the support and want to take things at my own pace. I stopped practicing how to drive for a year and now its 2021 I want to go at it again. I haven't gotten my drivers test done but I was supposed to last year. I don't know about directions and I constantly fixate on the road. I changed my mindset this year and am trying to rid of my anxiety and panic attacks. I'll start driving with my dad for now if he has time for me.
Learning how to drive is challenging for some, it was the same for me when I started. Stay focus and keep a positive mindset and I am sure you will get the license this year. If it doesn't work with your dad get a NEW instructor and hopefully it goes better. Best of luck to you and let us know if you have any questions. We will be happy to help you.
Its not healthy to keep in your feelings too 😕 i hope your mom can understand that it never feels good to drive or learn when somebody is yelling at you which could also be slowing the process for you to get used to driving. Take your time, all you need is more experience and a willingness to keep trying to improve.
That triggered me! she shouldn't yell at you!!
Maybe See if a friend or sibling can help u ? I have the same exact issue , I have terrible car anxiety but I love cars and wish I could drive them 😂
I had my instructor in a bad manner and then I quit learning, refuse to try to drive for over 12 years, now I'm trying to drive in a new country. It is just past experience. We have to grow up for the dead past. Let it go. You will be better than your mom!
Haha I remember the first time I drove on the highway. Was going at 55 and pissing people off. Now I’m squeezing between cars to change lanes in busy city streets. Stay safe, you’ll get the hang of it!
Lmao same stay safe!
i got my learner’s today and also started driving today and i didn’t do so bad but i did hit the garbage cans on the end of my driveway (oops lol). I also struggle with staying in my lane since im used to sitting in the passenger side of the car
Just got my license!!! But I’m still nervous to drive alone haha
Congrats on getting you license, that's a huge accomplishment
Congratulations
20 years old i dont feel like im ready to drive but theres so many places id love to go to and at this point i feel ashamed when asking family members or my friends to give me a lift there, i hope i can overcome this anxiety someday ;;
Don’t feel ashamed I’m 17 and feel the same way
@@jovary9681I’m 17 too and basically being forced to get my permit before this summer is over 😭
@@bubblegupjust grow some nutz baby girl you got this 😘
I’m 22 and my mom keeps pressuring me to learn how to drive but I get anxiety on taking turns 😅 but I do want to learn cause I want to be more independent and go out.
Best of luck!
22 and you cant drive sheesh.
@@kleberbarrientos7759 so what? Tons of other ppl who are older than them can’t drive either. What matters is that they’re trying.
19 but I’m alright , I just can’t afford a car I’m currently saving up for one :)) , I’m trying to practice while I’m saving for it , I had terrible anxiety as well and would cry when I would get in the car and it didn’t help when my mom would yell at me , but that was when I was 17-18 , it dosent happen anymore I’m prettt excited now 🥳,bmy sister has helped and she taught her bf :) and he picked up it in 2 weeks and was one of the best drivers I’ve seen better than my older sister 😂,
@@Sevpha_ well done im proud of you
this channel is amazing!!you explained it very clearly which most of the trainers won't tell. Couldn't thank you more
Thank you so much 😍
I’m 37 and just learning how to drive! I’ve always been scared to learn , but it was time. My first driving lesson is tomorrow. I’m so nervous!
Hope it went well!
40 year old here. Scared of driving due to being in accidents as a child, not just one either like 5 with my mom. Slowly but surely coming to terms with that and started driving very slowly.
I watch this video all the time and it's helpful. I just wish there was a place I could practice within an hour distance. I get the basics, but I'm scared to drive with on coming traffic, ya know. I don't want to cause a wreck.
While not really new to driving, some were very obvious, but the outside perspectives of the car on the steering tips were very helpful, and I think I'll have a better understanding of what the car is really doing now! Parking and turning are both problems I've had, despite having driven for years now (with a learner's permit, of course, I'm preparing to take my test within the month). Very helpful!
So glad it was helpful for you, best of luck on your road test.
1:04 Never, ever grab the wheel from the inside like that!
Your hands and wrists will suffer horrible consequences:
1. If someone hits your front and the airbag explodes
2. If your tires are turned and someone hits your side, thus straightening your wheel from the impact
All because you have locked your hands inside the wheel like that.
Did this happen to you
Plus it takes more time so I just use one hand lol
Stop mansplanning her! 😂🤣
@@jhonnycultura4455 is this a joke?
@@jhonnycultura4455 shush
I drove for the first time today. I'm 13 and my dad wanted to start teaching me young, so we went to my highschool's parking lot lol. I think I did good but I'm nervous for driving on the actual road. I had a lot of fun though and I'm excited to learn more 😁
U have great parents
You're right about the blindspot mistake. It happened recently when I was on a motorway and thank God my dad was there with me to let me know in time
I got my learner’s permit a few weeks ago, and this weekend I finally had the chance to go out with my Mom and drive. I thought it was going to be easy lmao- nope. We started out doing loops at out local park, and she made me practice parking a few times (I have an issue with pulling up all the way). It was a little scary but no one was around, so that eased my anxiety a little bit. Then she asked if I actually wanted to go out on the road (it really wasn’t an option since she would have yelled at me if I said no). It was scary. We did, however put the hazards on, which helped everyone else on the road steer clear of what I was doing. It was a back road luckily, so it wasn’t anything fancy. We did see a biker that I had to pass (which was pretty intense) and there was also a cop car stationed on the side of the road, which (thankfully) didn’t pull me over. I’m really struggling with sharp turns, and there were several times where my mom grabbed the wheel and yelled at me, afraid I was going to hit someone. I guess you could say I don’t know what to do. I’m scared, and I’ve put off driving about just as long as I can, and now I feel like, since I’m older, my parents expect me to be good at it right away.
Totally relate to you, it happened to me with my day lol. All I can say is take one day at a time and continue practicing as much as you can. Best of luck to you.
Hope it gets better! I'm getting my permit in a few days and I have to start driving in town more often. I'm scared asf about that for many reasons, but we got this.
Im a beginner as well and thankfully I dont feel as anxious around my mom when driving, Im sorry she made you feel that way. Driving is an important skill to be able to do well, so everyone should learn it at a comfortable pace to them. Good luck to you
How’s it going for you right now?
Lol I got pulled over by a cop when I was practicing in an empty parking lot my first time but when she realized my dad was giving me driving lessons she thought it was funny and showed us another parking lot that’d be better.
I’m so scared to start driving. This video has made it a lot less stressful thank you! 😁
I had extreme anxiety first times driving, but this helped: just tell yourself youre only driving to that first stoplight. Then, "i'm only driving to that *next* stoplight." Thinking of a long drive as jst a bunch of these little drives (stoplight to stoplight) helped me a lot. You'll love driving soon, and driving will seem easy for you.
@@vickielewallen3799 I got my permit and have been driving for about a week now it’s been good so far. I got my dream truck and I have driven into town for the first time it was insane but my Anxiety has been a lot lower since I have started.
@@repulbic_steve Good for you! Its good to be on "high alert" and watchful when you drive, but not have anxiety. Sounds like you're doing fine, i love driving, not so much in the deep cities with a lot of stop and go traffic, but out on more side streets and winding country roads. That is such a pleasure.
@@vickielewallen3799 Literally same thing with me so far.
Im 13 and my dad wants to give me a head start in driving. Hes taking me to a parking lot tomarrow. He wants to teach me the basics of driving, and he also wants to teach me how to park. This was pretty helpful. Wish me luck👍😀
Oh wow, you are very lucky. Best of luck!
@@DrivingTV1111 thank you
Even though I have mild cerebral palsy thank you for helping/ teaching me . couldn't do it without all of your videos:)
Hey man me too I know what it's like I have mild cp as well
I am 31 now learnt how to drive first time at about 27/28years but since no car, forgot totally how to effectively drive... Now I'd try my best to go learn again and this time get myself a car
i just passed my drivers test today!! i was super nervous the whole time (my leg was shaking so bad that we had to sit in the car for a sec for me to regain my composure lmao), but my examiner was so nice! he was really patient with me and said i only missed marks on parking-he said my turns were more “round” than they should be. i just wanted to say watching all these vids really helped me, and i felt a lot more confident going into the test. my only piece of advice is to work on being calm, because it’ll make it 100x easier. good luck everyone!!
Got my learner's permit a few months ago and I drove once and it was so scary, I'm driving again this weekend and this time I'm gonna focus super good and practice.
I got jealous cause my friend (who's also 14) gets to drive with his mom all the time. So I'm gonna learn and show my parents that they can totally trust me.
@@Toenail_VRDon't compare yourself to others, comparisons always kills something special, so just be better than your past self.
@@TheGreat-lx9nt nah I just want to drive
This is really informative! Thank you!! I’ve needed this! And I love seeing the outside of the car when making the wheels straight so I can understand it better!
Glad you liked it!
i just started driving by myself 2 weeks ago and my anxiety has been all over this help alot thxxxxx
I have my first driving lesson in 30 minutes. I’ve been having really bad anxiety about it since I’ve only driven a car twice before. We were required to take sort of school type classes before we started our driving lessons, but I’m still quite nervous because I barely know my driving instructor
my permit expires in november so here i am! no driving experience and less than 2 months to learn! 🤪
hows it going??
I got my drivers license and I still have trouble reversing and parallel parking this was very helpful.
Any tips on resversing a suv between to cars ?
@@Godisgreat-b4e I was taught to pull the car up a bit more if it’s bigger than the average car also make sure the spot you choose fits your car
@@lovingly30 yes the spot I pick fit my car can I just back out by putting my feet on reserve make sure steering wheel is straight then once I get to back out can then turn my wheel to the angle I want to go in ? Thank you for any tips appreciate it
I swor to my family that the first car i will drive, will be my car! Now, After 10 years i just bought my first car, and your videos are gold for me! Thank you so much!
I’m on my 3rd try to retake my permit test. I guess I’m getting early practice watching this video 😄 (very helpful and informative btw)
Hope you do well, best of luck
What state u in I’m from Ohio where u need a 75% too pass I’m gonna take mine probably this weekend so scared 😱
@@elisabethmarie1964 South Carolina
@@tyrellefrazier16 okay good luck 🍀 u can do it
Update: I PASSED✨
Good stuff I'm a beginner driver and my first couple of lessons were hard and rough but these videos make it looks so easy i hope I pass
I’m 19 and I’ve wanted to learn since I was in middle school! I always wanted that independence because like many I feel guilty needing my parents to drive me places since I’m the youngest. I don’t want to bother my parents when I need to go to college classes anymore. The other day my dad started teaching me and thankfully he’s very chill
I'm 25 and driving still gives me anxiety . I know the basic at least some and I have drove some but I still suffer because somebody usually have to push me to drive so I don't drive at all and now I'm just ready to try to let the fear go away
My gf’s daughter will turn 15 at the end of this year and I’m planning to start her with driving lessons, as I know her mom will stress her out due to her nerves. So thanks for the tips, I’ll be using these for my lessons 😬
I got my license in 2018. Got my car in mid 2019. Been driving back and forth to work only and went through many type of weathers including rainstorm. However, since pandemic i rarely drive and somehow my driving anxiety has increasing again. I worked in a new office and the route is difficult as involve big road. So i got scared if I missed my exit and got loss in the city :( I also bad at parking now as rarely practice. Idk how to get my courage again. I do drive once or twice to groceries store. That's it. Lucky i don't have to go to office everyday. I would take ehailing service and costly to me. I want to practice again. Wish me luck!
I have 1 year before I start driving and I watched 3 other videos including this on how to drive and I know the basics now it will be easy at first when learning to drive
Just my tips: if you can afford, hire/pay someone who are experienced with driving (don't have to be a driving instructor, could just be your brothers/sisters or cousins). If you dad/mom teach you how to drive, you're gonna have a hard time because they always yell/scream at you. I was lucky enough to have my cousins, who is 5 years older than me, helped me with driving for my first month
I passed drivers test on my first try and drove for the first time a few days ago! It was super nerve racking and my mom tried to start me off on a T turn thing??? Anyways, I think this is first time I've ever been intimated by something, the car was bigger then I expected and the gas petal is a lot more sensitive then you would think
So videos like these make me feel less anxious
Good video!. Still waiting for the one where you more carefully explain turning especially certain aspects of it. Those aspects being positioning for both tight turns and non-tight turns and when to turn once you have established the correct position.
My father was screaming! And my mom was in the back shaking like I just crashed or something. Thank god for you.
Nice tutorial! Very helpful! Thank you!❤️❤️
Thank you ☺️
I'm almost 17 and have a driving observation next week, I tried to drive once to get some practice and almost died 2 times, so thanks for this video I'm trying to get better 😅
good video👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you 👍
@@DrivingTV1111 I really need to know how to drive I’m 24 and still don’t know how to drive yet I feel bad 😢
@@demarcusmccullum1581 aye same here broI’m 23 I know a bit but still need to drive more often to get comfortable!
@@7iete423 is it easy to drive right
im35 just got my permit onjanary and still learn drive
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This was so educative.Thank you. From Sierra Leone
Very helpful as always, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
for a moment i got paranoid and my parents were confusing the heck outta me like nooo stop witch i slammed the breaks real hard and my cat went flying forward and 2 i make really hard turns bt thx i subbed this helps
Very helpful. Pls can you make a video on how to maintain your lane when making turns thnks.
Thanks, this one is how to make turns ua-cam.com/video/ATce2ipudsw/v-deo.html
We will try to do the one you asked, thanks!
This video was great and it helps a lot but also if you’re taking your test in the DMV, remember, you are not allowed to cross your hands while you are making a turn or turning the steering wheel as she did, you have to push and pull .
Thank you so much I was wondering on how I could tell if I was going straight and you explained it perfectly
You are welcome!
Thank you so much for this channel. I'm trying to teach my 17 year old how to drive and I know projected my anxiety and fear on to him 😩 and I'm very impatient so I'm the worst person to try to teach him.
hey i’m about to do my first in-car instructor session and i’m a little nervous because i’m still getting the basics down. and i’m not sure if they’re gonna tell me what to do or just expect me to know the basics haha
Best of luck, it's a lot of fun! When we get our students we asked a few basic questions to see where they are.
I always heard that while REVERSING, you turn the wheel in the opposite direction you want to go; for example, if they say go right when reversing; turn the steering wheel counter clockwise, to the left and vice versa and forward it's just right and left
I love how I’m literally 13 and I’m listening to this for fun lol
Oh wow, that's super early. You'll be more than ready 👍
@Carmen Martinez good luck lol
@Carmen Martinez You'll do great, let us know how it goes. Best of luck!
@Carmen Martinez 🤣
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I'm 45 and just got my license a week ago, it's never to late guy's 🤸🏽🎉
you can check that your wheels straight without moving car into a random direction
turn the wheel all the way to the right (or left) then turn it 2.5 times in the opposite way
dry steering can ruin your cars insides over a period of time, avoid it
With your short instructions I have learnt much.Thank you dear.
4:26 That oh crap moment 😂😅
Best driving video. Some people are visual learners & might not have someone patient enough to teach or instruct
Hello! I could really use some advice....so I just got my license (at 27, don't laugh lol) and I'm doing fairly well. I do however make little mistakes every now and then, (like hitting a curb while turning), and when I do make mistakes, I feel like I'm the worst driver ever. How can I stop being so critical of myself when I make a mistake and drive with more confidence?
I just got my permit two weeks ago I’m 27 also, I still haven’t got behind the wheel yet I’m scared of messing up
This really helps a lot, especially from someone with autism and severe anxiety!
finally got my license at 29 now i’m 30 and finally driving alone lol
31 and going to do my exam today finally
I’m 30. But 9 months ago I was 29. We are in the same boat. I’m thinking of doing it soon.
This was a wonderful video. I especially loved the part about adjusting the passenger side mirror. Keep it up.
I’m going to start driving Friday and I’m really scared I’ll press the break to hard or I won’t be able to turn I’m so nervous
Best of luck!
It's been almost a month how did it go
Thank you so much for your video,it helps me a lot,I got my license yesterday
I'm studying for my permit, wish me luck!
Good luck!♡
Update: ive driven a few times now and its been getting easier (per say) to get going and drive.
I'm going driving for the first time today...ive had EXTREME anxiety when it's came to even thinking about driving because of the 2 major car accidents I've been a passenger in. I hope my aunt is patient with me and makes sure to let me know im okay, I will be okay, and that I'm doing my best
This video is helping me with many information, I didn't know that we can't adjust our mirror while driving... thanks so much guys.
Thank and lots of love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️
Thanks!
I watched this video 10 minutes before I drove alone for the first time🥰🤗 thank you!
I got my driving test next month, I need all the information lol
Best of luck!
@@DrivingTV1111 thanks I passed 4/6, it was pretty easy & stressful lol
@@manueltalavera7877 That's awesome, congratulations 🎉
One of the best driving tips videos
got my license about 2 weeks ago and i almost run over someone yesterday😭😭 i feel like absolute ass i’m never driving ever again
We learn from our mistakes! Drive safe.
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for clarification i almost run over that guy cause he saw the cars coming and he still decided to cross the street💀 i’m the best driver now tho so it’s all good
@@panchomonterrey9190 whew ok lol
@@panchomonterrey9190 plz I -
Been watching the videos because I've been practicing driving.
*tips for new driver: PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD NOT YOUR PHONE.*
*USE TURN SIGNALS.*
I love how you say have you ever bought or rented a car and most beginner drivers are just getting to the point of getting the license 😂😂
I'm 23 just just got my first car, even tho I've had my license for 2 years now.
Thank you. This was Extremely useful 👍🏽