I'm scared to start driving?
Hello. I'm really nervous when it comes to driving. I'm 14 years old... kinda short. I'm turning 15 in July. So I'm halfway through my driver's manual. My parents want me to get my permit on my birthday. I was talking to my dad in the car today and we were almost to our house. He asked me if I wanted to drive the car up the driveway. I replied that I really didn't want to. I said that I didn't really know how to work the car that well. He showed me about how the car worked (and of course I knew that); and he made it look so easy. He said that I need to start driving; because just reading the manual with no driving practice won't make a whole lot of sense. My parents are divorced. My step-mom has a big suburban. (one of those new black ones) My dad has a big truck. My mom has a suburban also; and my sister has a mustang. Which would be the best to practice in? The only practice I have gotten was driving up my mom's driveway SLOWLY. I didn't park though. My sister did. Also, if my parents won't take me out to practice, would the best thing for the moment be to practice with a four wheeler? I'm still scared of driving! I'm afraid I will run over or bump something without noticing it in a big car! I'm also scared of accidentally leaving it in park/neutral while I'm trying to drive, etc. I'm afraid of having a wreck, and not knowing what to do. I'm slowly being encouraged by my parents to drive.. and time is ticking. I'm freaking out. Please help me.
Almost 16 and I don't want to drive?
I'm 15 and my birthday is in 2 weeks, my dad wants to buy me a used car and I now that is a very generous thing but I don't want him to. I have driven like twice and I hate it, I always feel really anxious and my heart is always racing while doing it. I have told my parents that I don't want to drive and that I'm not comfortable with it and they don't care they say I'm over reacting and that I should just do it. I don't understand why they have such a promblem with me not wanting to drive because my brother didn't drive til he was 18 and they didn't give home **** for it. And if your going to be one of those people who says that it's because my parents give my rides, it's not about that I don't care if I have to walk every where as long as I don't drive. So is there anyway y'all could help me? Maybe give me tips on talking to to my parents or tips on how to get over this fear and dread of driving.
How do I tell someone that I don't want to give them a ride anymore?
we work together and we don't live too far from each other so I offered her a ride once since its on my way too.I didn't really mind let her coming in my car and go with me when we work together since its on my way but now it seems like she expects me to give her a ride whenever we work together and sometimes she now would be waiting outside on my car so she can ride with me and now I don't want to give her a ride anymore.I just prefer being alone in the car and she is always keeping her eyes moving and one time ,I was driving along and there was a car wanting to make a left turn but I had the right of way but I wasn't sure if the car was going to stop so I slowed down just in case if the driver didn't stop even though I had the right of way.Then the driver stopped and gave me my right of way and then she yelled and said ``GO``i got irritated and then she said she meant the other driver not me.I then told her that she is gona confuse me and there is nothing wrong being courteous. She takes publictranspositionn so when I don't work she takes a buss and I used to takebusess to before I got my car.However they were few occasions when some of my co workers offered to give me a ride but I never expected to do it each time we work together.When they offered it was great but I was fine withbusingg . So how can I tell her that I don't want to give her rides anymore? I just prefer being alone in the car
If you are an Uber driver and don't want to deliver anymore, how can you quit?
Uber is completely freelance. You can simply delete the driver app and you’ve quit. You’ll still owe taxes on any business you did this year, though.Now, if you meant that you signed up for Ubereats and want to go back to standard ridesharing, there’s no way to have your account switched back. You have to sign up with a new email address and go through the background check process again.This is really stupid, and I suspect laziness on the part of Uber’s support. They can switch you to food delivery in a few minutes, but can never switch you back? I call bullshit. But that’s their official line.EDIT: I’m informed it may be possible to be switched back after all. They refused to do it for me, but I guess it depends on who you get at support.
DRIVING MISTAKES, FEEL AWFUL! I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE ANYMORE!!!!?
Hello, I'm 17 and I am a pretty new driver.I got my license in September but during that time I took a month off from driving and I only usually drive 5 minutes to school. 1. I was driving out of a parking lot and there was a stop sign so I stopped. I thought that it was a 3 way stop and that we were suppose to take turns. One car went and so that next car in that line waited and I thought it was because it was my turn. So I went but as I was going a car that was turning and I almost crashed. Then I realized later that she had the right of way and not me! I feel awful! I could have caused an awful accident! 2. I thought that I hit a car. I was in a parking lot waiting to turn and a car was coming and i was up a little far so I decided that I should back up. So I put my car in reverse and backed up and then looked in my window and stopped. I thought that I hit them! I know that I should have looked before backing up. So I was just about to get out of my car and check when she went around me and turned. I must not have hit her car since she didn't seem to care and she just went around me but I still feel like an IDIOT! 3. I was turning into a parking lot and I didn't know where I was going. I wanted to leave the parking lot and then I say the exit and I quickly turned without using my blinker. The car behind me honked and I worried that I might have cut them off. I feel awful about it! I know to use my blinker i just didn't know where I was going until the last second.
Should I actually drive my car that I don't use anymore or is it okay just to start it?
Mostly, just starting it once in a while is enough. You need to run it for at least a few minutes - just to keep the battery charged up because every time you start the car, you deplete the battery.But over long periods, you’ll need to drive it just a bit (like around the block a couple of time) just to make sure the brakes don’t seize up. Don’t leave the car with the parking brake on - leave it in “Park” or in gear if it’s a stick-shift and chock the wheels to be sure it can’t roll away!Cars that sit for a long time (especially outdoors) tend to suffer from tires that crack - and if the tire pressure gets lower, the tire can permanently deform. So driving it at least a few feet so the tires don’t sit in one position forever is a good thing.Also, the gasoline in the tank will gradually degrade and eventually, the car will become harder and harder to start. When I kept classic cars in storage for a long time - I generally put only a small amount of gas in the tank - and added a gallon of fresh gas at a time as it runs down - so you’re continually adding fresh gasoline as the old stuff runs out.Even though the car is parked - you still need to check the radiator water level once in a while.
For some reason I don't like driving. Are there any ways to help me overcome this obstacle and start liking the driving experience?
Think about why you don't like to drive. If you're simply a poor driver and feel unsure of yourself or unsafe, then maybe more lessons would help. There are plenty of people out there who must have scraped by on their test and seem to have forgotten how to drive properly almost immediately. And others who do have the ability but simply lack confidence. It's perfectly possible to take more lessons even after you have passed your test and that might help.Or maybe you dislike driving because of the traffic. Common problem and I can't offer a magic bullet here. Maybe, like millions of people, you drive the same route at the same times, 5 days a week. That's not enjoyable*, but maybe in your situation there's no way around that. But I think one way to improve driving enjoyment is simply to realise the sheer independence it gives you. I'm all for good public transportation, especially in big cities, but there's nothing like being able to change your mind at the drop of a hat and say "I'll pull in here for a bit" or "Let's just see what's down this road". So think of driving, not as a task of steering and gears and so forth, but as a means to take you places that you want to go.If you are stuck in the grind of a daily commute, take your car out at the weekend or in the evenings and go someplace new, preferably in the countryside. Explore. Play your favourite music while you drive.Do you like technical things, knowing about how stuff works, even in a rudimentary sense? I know very little about engines or other components, but I love the immediacy of "output", based on changing "input" (acceleration, braking, steering, gears). Try focusing on those things and see if you feel a difference. You'll need to be very selective about where and when you do this, but find a straight stretch of road and "open her up" now and again. This does not have to mean breaking the speed limit, but in the right circumstance it's enjoyable to see how quickly you can reach that limit.Vary your driving. Some Saturdays, after a tough week. I drive around, more or less aimlessly, at a leisurely pace, with classical music playing. Just cruising the quiet country back roads, and seeing whatever there is to see. An hour or so is a great wind don.*Heaven help me, I even enjoy traffic sometimes! I like to predict what certain drivers will do, based on speed, road position etc. With years of experience and a modicum of observation, I rarely need to rely on other drivers'signals.
I don't like driving?
PLEASE do not listen to anyone telling you to be aggressive. I've been driving for 6 years, and I drive as if everyone is going to hit me. And I've only been in 1 accident which involved someone rear-ending me at a stop light, which I can't control. DRIVE like everyone is an idiot and you will stay safe. This doesnt mean driving 2 miles an hour...but always be on the lookout for idiots, because that seems to be the only types of people on the road. And for the love of God, please always check your blind spot, so many times jerks have come over to my lane when I'm right next to them.
I don't want to drive anymore! I'm terrified and feel unsure of myself, help?
no. simply take better precautions. look at me i am a new licensed driver im not the best and trust me i do speed and have almost crashed many times already because im not paying attention but each day i drive i learn from past experiences and try to correct them. for example when im on the freeway i used to speed going about 60-70mph on a 45-50mph zone now i tone it down to 50mph-55mph people will just overtake me from behind that is fine. also my sisters car which i use her brakes are worn out thus you need to press all the way down to stop if you dont it usually doesn't even slow down by much thus why i try to drive slower and break earlier. when driving dont tailgate people as well have at least 1 cars length inbetween and when slowing down stop behind the car so you can easily see their rear tires this will help you so you dont get into accidents and also signal when needed. other then that you should be fine i have been driving for a while now and even though i am licensed i still get very nervous been driving for idk about 3-4 months now maybe even more