Terrified of driving a car? These 5 tips will help you overcome the fear quickly

If you feel anxious just thinking about driving, you're not alone. In fact, many people are afraid to drive. Psychologists say it's one of the most common phobias.

SSPDaily writes, "However, if you want to drive a car, you will have to overcome your fear one way or another. Here are 5 steps to help you in this difficult but necessary task."

Get used to the car

One of the main ways to overcome the fear of driving is to get comfortable in the car and sit in it for as long as possible.

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes, sit in the driver's seat. Turn on some relaxing music. Get behind the wheel, insert the key, and recall the basic steps.

Find a reliable driving instructor

If you want to reduce your anxiety, choose an experienced driving instructor who will make you feel calm and confident behind the wheel. This can be a driving school instructor or a friend or family member, as long as you trust them.

A common misconception when learning to drive is that you need to get behind the wheel right away.

To ease the initial fear of driving, break down the learning experience into a series of sequential steps. Start by making a list that starts with the aspects of driving that are least intimidating to you and work your way up to the more difficult ones. This way, you will build confidence and get rid of fear.

Use positive affirmations

Your progress will be driven largely by your own motivation.

Say to yourself, "I'm nervous, but I can do this." This will help you feel more relaxed behind the wheel.

Continue until you feel calm. Remember that if you never try to drive, you will never get rid of your fear. And don't forget to praise yourself for the smallest successes along the way.

Do not give up

You may face many setbacks. However, it is extremely important not to give up and resume control after a 15-20-minute break.

If you give up, you will develop a strong belief that you can never succeed.

Tip. Be patient with yourself and use all the coping mechanisms you can - breathe deeply, take breaks, etc. - and then try again.