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Driving

J
over 3 years ago

I got my diagnosis around three months ago and turned 17 last month and that means driving. I've never really wanted to drive and made that clear, but of course everyone still wants me to learn, which I understand.

During my first lesson I really tried to enjoy it, and after I was trying to stay optimistic and say I loved it, but it was so awful. It was so overwhelming, doing so many different things at one time, having to focus on all these different things.

I've had one other lesson, which I dreaded, and was so overwhelmed the whole time, once I got out the car I started having a panic attack.

I can't drive and I don't want to. I know how important it is to be able to drive but not only is it just overwhelming, it's also dangerous to me and other people. If I somehow get my license and get overwhelmed while driving I could crash and really hurt myself or other people.

I've tried talking to my mum about it as well as my granny but they both say I should do it anyway because it's an important skill to have. I don't think they really understand that it's different for me than it is for them

Any advice is really appreciated :)

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  • over 3 years ago

    I know this isn't for everyone, but I learnt to ride a motorcycle first.  Got my road skills on that and finally passed my car test at 25.  I couldn't cope with being in a box with so many things to think about, with a motorcycle it was all at my fingertips and toes already.  I didn't get on with riding a bicycle as a youngster, but I did ride horses an I honestly think that made the transition to a motorbike alot easier!

    I needed to be independent, and didn't really think of biking until I failed my car test four times and my parents suggested it!  Learning without someone breathing down my neck all the time was a great help. but the roads were alot quieter back then too...

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  • over 3 years ago

    I know this isn't for everyone, but I learnt to ride a motorcycle first.  Got my road skills on that and finally passed my car test at 25.  I couldn't cope with being in a box with so many things to think about, with a motorcycle it was all at my fingertips and toes already.  I didn't get on with riding a bicycle as a youngster, but I did ride horses an I honestly think that made the transition to a motorbike alot easier!

    I needed to be independent, and didn't really think of biking until I failed my car test four times and my parents suggested it!  Learning without someone breathing down my neck all the time was a great help. but the roads were alot quieter back then too...

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