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LuckyCharms

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4. Rizen...

Reply to Rizen (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 07:36 PM

Oct 27

I know several people that are afraid of driving, when they never used to be.

My wife can't drive on the highway anymore, and she gets tense when she is in the car with me and I'm driving on the highway.

You had a traumatic experience. I think it is normal to feel the way you do.

Try not to stress over this. Stay on your town roads and avoid the highway if you can. It's ok. There's no hurry to get back on the highway.

You will sense naturally when/if you will drive on the highway again.

I'm glad you walked away from your accident. Best wishes to you.

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Afraid of Driving [View all] Rizen Oct 27 OP

I'm freakin thrilled you walked away in one piece irisblue Oct 27 #1

I am the same. I don't mind driving for errands. vanlassie Oct 27 #2

Glad that you are okay... anciano Oct 27 #3

Rizen... LuckyCharms Oct 27 #4

Thank goodness you walked away! Your feelings are natural.LC has good advice. electric_blue68 Oct 28 #5

Get a dashcam, please. flvegan Oct 28 #6

Thank you all for the kind words! Rizen Oct 28 #7