Driving should feel empowering—an opportunity to enjoy your independence and freedom. But if anxiety, self-doubt, or a lack of confidence is holding you back, I’m here to help. Whether you’re preparing for your driving test or have been driving for years but want to feel more in control, you’re in the right place.
I’m passionate about helping people become the most confident, capable drivers they can be. It’s not just about passing a test or getting from point A to point B; it’s about feeling calm, assured, and ready to handle whatever the road throws at you.
With a friendly, supportive approach, I’ll work with you to build your confidence step by step. My lessons are tailored to suit you, focusing on the areas you feel unsure about and helping you develop both your skills and your trust in yourself as a driver.
You don’t have to let anxiety or uncertainty hold you back. Together, we’ll turn hesitation into confidence and help you enjoy every journey you take. Let’s work toward making driving something you can feel proud of.
Your next step starts here—let’s get you feeling great about driving again!
What can cause of a fear of driving?
There’s no catch-all answer to the question of why some people develop, or have an in-built fear of driving.
For most, a combination of apprehensions and anxieties will be at play. Some of the most common triggers include:
Performance anxiety
Fear of travel
Bad experience
Fear of authority
Claustrophobia
Fear of accidents
Top tips for nervous drivers
Before you leave:
If you’re heading somewhere unfamiliar, plan your route, and make sure you have the correct address saved in your satnav.
Try to avoid driving at busy times. Rush hour traffic is stressful to drive through, and may delay you.Choose a route that places fewer demands on you, and wherever possible, take roads you’re familiar with.
Check the weather. If it looks like you’ll be driving in conditions which might make you feel uncomfortable, think about postponing, rescheduling or delaying your trip.
When you first get in the car, turn off your phone and put it in the glove box to reduce distractions.
The DVSA has reported that there are currently 420,000 people waiting for a test and the average waiting time nationally for a driving test is 17 weeks…
It’s not unusual to feel anxious or worried before any test; none more so than a driving test, where your ability to control the car and avoid any unsafe behaviour can be challenged by a wealth of external factors.
Additionally, the long waiting times for both theory and practical driving tests since the easing of lockdown have only served to further heighten that anxiety for some.
While for some the wait may give more time to overcome and manage anxiety, given the current backlog, the fear of failing and having to wait a further four months for a re-test, is giving rise to a more anxiety inducing experience.
For many people driving is a rite of passage, symbolising freedom and independence.
However, for others, just the idea of driving can evoke dread, stress, and even panic.
Whether you’re prone to catastrophizing or your fear comes from just the thought of being
behind the wheel, the feelings associated with driving are real and can significantly impact
the daily lives of people suffering from driving anxiety.
If you find yourself anxious at the thought of driving, you are not alone. Driving anxiety
affects nearly half of British drivers, from new drivers to experienced drivers who have lost
confidence due to past experiences. In this blog, we will explore common causes of driving
anxiety and share tips to help you manage and eventually overcome these fears.