Extremely anxious about driving to the dentist by myself. Help please.

[Moso]

I just got my license over the summer (at 19) due to being scared of driving. Im not allowed to have my car down at school with me so I haven't driven has much since the end of August. I am freaking out now because I have to drive to the dentist(which makes me nervous already) by myself, no one will go with me and the parking lot is so so small and backing out is what I struggle with. I am so afraid of backing into someone and it is causing me extreme anxiety right now since I havent driven in awhile and the area over there is pretty unfamiliar with me. Please help me calm down and stop worrying about this

 

[Concernedgal]

Once you learn how to drive a car ...the knowledge sticks with you. It's like you never forget how to ride a bike.

 

[janemariesayed]

I just got my license over the summer (at 19) due to being scared of driving. Im not allowed to have my car down at school with me so I haven't driven has much since the end of August. I am freaking out now because I have to drive to the dentist(which makes me nervous already) by myself, no one will go with me and the parking lot is so so small and backing out is what I struggle with. I am so afraid of backing into someone and it is causing me extreme anxiety right now since I havent driven in awhile and the area over there is pretty unfamiliar with me. Please help me calm down and stop worrying about this

When I first drove on my own I put a teddy bear on the passenger seat. Then I upgraded to my dog. (strapped in of course.) Then after a while, I felt confident enough to transport humans. You will get used to it. Embrace your liberty, it's wonderful that you can drive and congratulations for getting through your test. Try to drive as much as you can. Every day, even if it is just to your local shop. This will help you to relax more when you need to do a special, longer drive.