I am over 25 and I have never learned how to drive. I have tried to several times but no license. I was diagnosed with driving anxiety in 2005. The more practice I have the better I become. It might take me longer than others.
Is there anyone else who has driving anxiety?
I am 21 and do not drive. I have had my driver’s permit since I was 15 and still have incredible amounts of anxiety over driving. i have I believe it’s called aforaphobia, the fear of social situations and it’s been driving me nuts. I am fairly home-bound but I live on campus all year round to work. I attend school during the school year also but I do not linger around too long in social situations.
My Mother was always afraid – but she made up her mind when she was in her 50s that she was going to drive, and she did – so anyone with determination can master their fear!
My mom and my 29 year old brother never drove for that reason either (yet they still like to be annoying backseat drivers lol). When I was in driving lessons, my instructor gave me 10 extra lessons because I was so nervous, and it just took me a while to relax in the car and really get the hang of it, but I did and have been driving successfully for over 8 years
Hang in there.
Good Luck.
~Marley