{"id":3886,"date":"2020-04-10T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-10T08:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=3886"},"modified":"2025-01-17T22:20:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T22:20:36","slug":"driving-for-the-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/high-risk-auto-insurance\/driving-for-the-first-time\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay Calm When Driving for the First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For people riding as a passenger, it\u2019s easy to be a \u201cback-seat driver.\u201d But when the time comes for them to drive and obtain auto insurance<\/a>, their perspective changes. Regardless of age, learning to drive is downright scary for a lot of people. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. With the provided information, learn how to stay calm when driving for the first time and master the art of driving<\/a> while ensuring you have adequate and affordable auto<\/a> insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling Anxious and Scared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both of these emotions are good to have. When driving for the first time, it\u2019s reasonable to have these feelings. If not, you probably shouldn\u2019t drive. The key is to use anxiousness and fear to your advantage. What you don\u2019t want is to allow these emotions to control you to the point that you make serious mistakes. Instead, rely on them to stay alert and attentive to your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle more than most, you might talk to your doctor about driving anxiety medication. This won\u2019t make you feel sleepy but more relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t yet passed the driving test, meaning you only have a permit, you need to follow the laws. For instance, who can be in a car with a permit driver? While driving with only a permit, you must have a fully licensed adult over the age of 21 with you whenever you\u2019re behind the wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response to the question of who can be in a car with a permit driver, remember, this isn\u2019t the time to have friends or even family members tag along. That would create too much distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips on How to Overcome the Fear of Driving<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The following are some things to consider when learning to drive. Whether tooling around on country roads or driving on the highway for the first time, they\u2019ll help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n