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x_x today will be my first time driving alone...and I'm scared! I hate driving! I really really hate it! I need prayer to not be so nervous and that I can pay attention to everything going on around me...and that I won't get into any accident's on the way to the insurance place*or anywhere for that matter*! x_x *is too nervous to think straight*

it's okay! i hate driving too, so i understand where you're coming from. i'll definetely pray for you!

well..driving into town wasn't bad...it was getting back home that was the problem! well...first I was trying to get out into traffic from the driveway and the cars wouldn't stop coming and people were getting mad at me....then when I could at least get out into the center lane so I coud move over I wasn't sure f the trucker would let me in...well the light had changed from red to green during this time and I didn't see...he got mad at me for not going ahead of him and as he passed he flipped me off!! *still crying* I can't help it if I'm nervous!!! maybe I'm just not cut out to be a good driver.....

i will be praying...the first time alone is always a tense one, He will be looking out for you as He has me many a time.

I remember driving by myself. For the first two weeks I drove like a grandfather; both hands on the wheel and my back was straight. But after you drive for a while it'll become like second nature. I have faith your be fine.

TIP: the trick is always to look ahead about 3-4 cars (or more), that way you can see potential dangers or fast stops/brakes. That causes more accidents than anything else. Sorry, don't mean to scare you. Just don't let other drivers intimidate you. Some people are so impatient, let them get angry; who cares. Do whatyou think is safe

I'll be pray for you calmness

im praying for you also...O_O i cant believe you hate driving!! i love to drive its fun and i dont know but i like it a lot... thats a very good tip agasfas gave you

Oh, of course you're cut out for driving! You just need practice, that's all. Don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll be awesome at it when given proper time. I'm sure you'll be great!

I used to be afraid of driving at first, but once you get more experience, looking out for other cars and things that all sound so hard now will get easier and easier. you'll get used to it.

like agasfas said, if people get mad at you for not going, then oh well, let them get mad. better safe than sorry :]

Oh, I remember those days (not so) fondly. Hang in there, because as you drive more, you'll continue to improve! I'll pray for you, Bakura_fan!

bakura_fan wrote:x_x today will be my first time driving alone...and I'm scared! I hate driving! I really really hate it! I need prayer to not be so nervous and that I can pay attention to everything going on around me...and that I won't get into any accident's on the way to the insurance place*or anywhere for that matter*! x_x *is too nervous to think straight*

Dude, no way! Someone who hates driving as much as I do! Can it really be?? lol. No, seriously, I HATE driving.

I will pray for you!

Experience is the key, but you have to be inexperienced first. Here's some tips for newbies:

Avoid busy streets for a while. Drive around your neighborhood. Get used to stopping and turning and watching where you are going.

Only make left turns on busy streets if you have a traffic light to help you. At a traffic light, you can roll into the intersection (but not so far that you can't see the traffic light anymore) and wait for your turn. Worse case, the other cars will stop when the light changes and you can complete your turn.

If you need to go left and there is no light to help you, turn right and go down the street until you find a convenient place - like another store - to turn left into. Turn around in the parking lot and then you will be able to turn right onto the road.

Stay calm and don't worry about making others impatient. No likes to get flipped off, but that's better than making a hurried and bad decision. The only cars you need to worry about are your own and the one(s) who have right of way over you. You need to watch out for others who aren't looking out as well, but you need to take care of yourself first and foremost.

Good luck, Bakura_Fan. You'll be a competent driver in no time and you'll be the one wondering why the idiot in front of you didn't make that turn when he was clearly able to.

*nods nods* Listen to the good advice given here.

I was scared at first, but once I got used to it, OH YEAHHH XD I'll pray that you learn quickly and find driving a great experience. You can do it!

Aww... Poor Bakura_fan...*hugs* You'll learn with time.
You have to be inexperienced for a while before you get good at something. ^^ Don't give up!

Great driving tips from everyone. ^_______^ I will definitely pray for you.

Everything in life takes practice, and you'll eventually get used to driving - you just have to do it. I really liked Termyt's (Ashley clone -_-) advice to practice around your neighborhood, just watch for kids. o_o