passed test but too nervous to drive

I passed my test in July 2014. Have been saving up money and only just this month been able to afford a car. So I haven't driven any car in over a year and I did however reverse the car into my garage after stalling it several times and bumping it on the garage doors :L I'm too nervous to take it out for a drive. My family don't drive, my bf doesn't drive and most my friends don't drive. Only friends who have full time jobs with like 2 + kids drive but they don't have time. Where my car is parked now is on a massive hill so even getting it started on this hill is scary let alone actually driving it. I can't afford to call my driving instructor to ask her for some more lessons. Help? been so keen waiting for this chance for an entire year and now it's come to it iv left it in the garage for over 2 weeks not wanting to touch it.

You need to get over this fear. You made extortionate amount of money to do the lessons, why allow all this to be wasted? Think about the time, dedication and determination you put yourself through to pass the theory and practical test. Envision yourself driving the car. With these in mind, take a leap of faith that you can drive the car. Over dependence on your driving instructors friends et al won't be beneficial to you. Check you tube videos to familiarize yourself with driving again. The videos on there are often very helpful. I wish you all the best OP! You can do it!

I passed my test in July 2014. Have been saving up money and only just this month been able to afford a car. So I haven't driven any car in over a year and I did however reverse the car into my garage after stalling it several times and bumping it on the garage doors :L I'm too nervous to take it out for a drive. My family don't drive, my bf doesn't drive and most my friends don't drive. Only friends who have full time jobs with like 2 + kids drive but they don't have time. Where my car is parked now is on a massive hill so even getting it started on this hill is scary let alone actually driving it. I can't afford to call my driving instructor to ask her for some more lessons. Help? been so keen waiting for this chance for an entire year and now it's come to it iv left it in the garage for over 2 weeks not wanting to touch it.

Why don't you call up a driving instructor? They will do you a refresher course. Probably best to do a two hour lesson (looking at paying in between £40-£44). They will teach you how to drive again and it'll be like riding a bike once you get into it!

I would if I could afford it but on top of bills ect I won't be able to afford that untill October and don't wana wait that long.

I would if I could afford it but on top of bills ect I won't be able to afford that untill October and don't wana wait that long.

Thanks, I will try not to rely on other people but it's hard knowing I haven't driven in over a year. I'm more worried that I have forgotten everything including parking. I will look at some YouTube videos to try remember stuff. Guna be taking the car out tonight so I'll see how that goes.

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Thanks, I will try not to rely on other people but it's hard knowing I haven't driven in over a year. I'm more worried that I have forgotten everything including parking. I will look at some YouTube videos to try remember stuff. Guna be taking the car out tonight so I'll see how that goes.