How to start driving again?

[concern2]

Funz:

I think a lot of us are too hung up about a little scratch or dent on our cars. That makes driving all the more stressful. It is even worse if you are driving your spouse's car.


I have handled different types of cars, from coupes to SUV to MPV to off roaders but I hate driving DH's car and I hate driving my car with him as a passenger. The moment I start the engine of my car, he will start making comments like engine doesn't sound right, your tyres very noisy, blah blah blah.

:rotflmao: Oh man, this just sounds so familiar. I'd always go :skeptical: \"Er.. you wanna take over?\" But then again, have to admit he's a much more careful driver than me!

chamonix:

Vevey:

It helps that he isn't bother much by dents etc, so I'm not stressed.

Lucky you! When I just started driving, he would inspect the car (brand new car mah) every night for scratches or dents without fail. :skeptical:

The worst is having him in the passenger seat. He would comment on everything, from the way i switched lane to the way i parked the car. :mad: In the end, told him either he drives or naps. That's the arrangement till now.

:rotflmao: that's what my dad used to do when I first started driving!

It is always difficult to bring oneself back to the drivers' seat after each accident. Fortunately, mine hasn't been serious ones (touch-wood), and some not my fault, but enough to cause some phobia. It's like your heart would beat faster when you reach the place where the accident happened, or when the vehicle next to you moves too near. It takes time for the fear to go away, and the only way to conquer that fear is not to stop driving.

[metz]

Chenonceau:

Mine \"evolved\" when he bumped his car too!

You just dashed my last hope! *cry*

His previous 3 year-old car was bumped by a (female) driver last year. Damage was rather bad as the workshop had to change the boot.

But 'evolution' never took place, he is still picking on me ... :stupid:

[Chenonceau]

chamonix:

Chenonceau:

Mine \"evolved\" when he bumped his car too!

You just dashed my last hope! *cry*

His previous 3 year-old car was bumped by a (female) driver last year. Damage was rather bad as the workshop had to change the boot.

But 'evolution' never took place, he is still picking on me ... :stupid:

Teeheehee!! Wait till he bumps himself into a pillar... still got hope. Mine did that and all of a sudden, I had peace. Kekekekekeke!

[metz]

Chenonceau:

Teeheehee!! Wait till he bumps himself into a pillar... still got hope. Mine did that and all of a sudden, I had peace. Kekekekekeke!

Haha, I can only hope so. Guess what, he actually opened his car door onto a pole before.

It must be his ego at work - 20 years of drivng experience vs newcomer. :evil:

[metz]

concern2:

:rotflmao: that's what my dad used to do when I first started driving!

On the contrary, that's what my dad does to my hubby. My hubby always complains that he has a feeling my dad was going to pull the brake at times. :rotflmao:

:yikes: Could it be that he's taking it out on me?

concern2:

It is always difficult to bring oneself back to the drivers' seat after each accident. Fortunately, mine hasn't been serious ones (touch-wood), and some not my fault, but enough to cause some phobia. It's like your heart would beat faster when you reach the place where the accident happened, or when the vehicle next to you moves too near. It takes time for the fear to go away, and the only way to conquer that fear is not to stop driving.

Glad to hear those were just minor ones! I do understand what you mean. I had a couple of near accidents before too. Usually I'll slow down more as I approach the same places.

[hsm]

here's my plan:


Do 2 lessons of refresher. After, try sending my girls to school one of the days with dh besides me.. dh is going out of town in 2 weeks time. I need to 'complete this mission'!!

[Intermezzo]

Good Plan hsm ~ wishing you all the best


Just be calm and have confidence in yourself !!
and btw, never mess with taxi drivers.. they're the kings of the road.. kekeke..

[pinky]

I started driving after a lapse of more than 20 years and had problem with manual cars because hand n leg coordination no good :oops: :oops: so my husband switched to auto car so that I can overcome the 'handicap' and it worked :evil: Though I must say I still have problem parking and hitting the expressway but at least can fetch my son to/from school now :oops: :oops: :oops:

[LOLMum]

stay calm, be patient, dont speed, dont panic and know your route before you leave your house. keep these in mind and it should be alright.

[Vevey]

pinky:

I started driving after a lapse of more than 20 years and had problem with manual cars because hand n leg coordination no good :oops: :oops: so my husband switched to auto car so that I can overcome the 'handicap' and it worked :evil: Though I must say I still have problem parking and hitting the expressway but at least can fetch my son to/from school now :oops: :oops: :oops:

:udawoman: