A few days ago, I was able to get my drivers license which I was really excited about. To me, a license signifies freedom and an easier way to get from place to place. I have been especially looking forward to being able to hang out with my friends more often (post-covid) because I always felt bad asking my parents to drive me around all the time. However, there is another part of me that is really nervous to have this huge responsibility.
Growing up, I always had pretty bad backseat anxiety and never showed an interest in driving. In fact, I pushed off getting my permit because I was never truly excited about it to begin with. I should’ve technically gotten it in April, but due to quarantine the earliest I could have received my permit was June. However, I waited until mid-July to finally get it after being consistently persuaded (bullied) by my sister. Once I was behind the wheel, I felt better because I was in control… but in reality, the act of being in control is even scarier.
I get really anxious sometimes, and truthfully the thought of driving alone is extremely nerve wracking to me. I have been relying on my parents to guide where I go for the past six months, so I’m worried I will continue to have questions even with no one in the passenger seat to answer. I second guess myself constantly, so it’s weird to not have anyone who will double check my silly mistakes. Overall though, I have gained a lot of confidence over the past few days to the point where I am getting more comfortable with myself and my car. Driving was a huge step, and even though I have my license, I definitely feel as though I am still going through that stage of learning how to drive.
I have always looked forward to driving, and once I got my permit, I drove the day I got it. Now, I drive myself almost everywhere: work, my barn, bowling alley, school, etc. I find it comforting that its an easy click on my phone to call either one of my parents if I am feeling uneasy or something may be going wrong. As much as I've driven around and use it almost as therapy for myself with singing songs in the car and relaxing, sometimes I get anxious behind the wheel. I get worried in traffic that other people will get angry at me for not turning quick enough or that I might run over curbs (that happens once a week unfortunately), but I try to take deep breaths when I'm in trying conversations. I've only had my license for a few months, but I feel better knowing I am getting better each time I sit behind the wheel.
ReplyDeleteI just got my license today. After 6 months of driving with my parents I was so ready to finally be able to drive by myself, but when I got behind the wheel and no one else was in the car it felt weird. I started to say the things my parents would always say to me while I was driving, such as "turn here", "look both ways" those typical things. So that kind of made me feel at ease knowing that in a way they are still influencing my driving. It is scary sometimes but I feel like with time it will get easier and we will be more confident lol!
ReplyDeleteI just got my license today. After 6 months of driving with my parents I was so ready to finally be able to drive by myself, but when I got behind the wheel and no one else was in the car it felt weird. I started to say the things my parents would always say to me while I was driving, such as "turn here", "look both ways" those typical things. So that kind of made me feel at ease knowing that in a way they are still influencing my driving. It is scary sometimes but I feel like with time it will get easier and we will be more confident lol!
ReplyDeleteI got my license in April of last year, so I have been driving for a little bit now, but even now I still can't believe I can drive. I mean it seems like just yesterday I was still asking my parents to drive me everywhere. After a while, driving becomes like a second natural and you begin to get more and more comfortable with driving. Having the ability to drive is really convenient and exciting, until you realize that gas tends to really add up and quickly lol.
ReplyDeleteI also had to wait to get my permit because my birthday was in May and everything was still shut down. The thing is, though, that I should have my license by now because I became eligible December 26, but my mom is being really strict about when I can get it. She's saying that I have to wait until I turn 17 so that she can be sure I'm ready, but I think that's crazy! I know she just wants me to be safe, but I'm working on the situation though lol!
ReplyDeleteI got my license June 2020, and I was so excited. I was a little bit nervous driving alone at first but I just got used to it after driving everyday for almost 6 months now. But Ill admit im nowhere near as excited as I was at first. Driving is actually kind of annoying now. Id rather have someone else drive me around lol.
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