Driving Anxiety: Teaching Someone to Drive
Posted on September 1, 2012
You may know what it's like to be afraid of driving over a bridge or on the highway. Even people with a mild amount of driving anxiety may feel uncomfortable in these types of situations. For some people, though, driving anxiety decides to rear its ugly head when they start teaching someone else to drive.
Adolescent Driving Anxiety and Positive Psychology
Posted on August 28, 2012
For most people who have driving anxiety or driving phobia, the fear begins at a relatively young age. Adolescence is a common time for driving anxiety to develop. This is why it's important to treat driving fear as early as possible. The longer the anxiety remains unchecked, the more likely it is to become full-blown driving phobia.
Recognizing Multiple Sources of Driving Fear — Part 2
Posted on August 25, 2012
What can lead to driving phobia? Does it just happen on its own, or does there have to be a specific cause? A group of researchers reviews a variety of causes of driving phobia. If you would like to know what kinds of conditions can lead to driving phobia, come learn more here.
Recognizing Multiple Sources of Driving Fear — Part 1
Posted on August 24, 2012
Driving phobia and its causes are still being explored by researchers. Logically, it would seem that a bad car crash would be to blame for someone developing a fear of driving. Surprisingly, though, there may be other factors which can lead to driving phobia. Read what a scholarly review shows about driving fear and its development.
Finding the Cause of Your Driving Fear
Posted on August 23, 2012
Driving phobia can stem from a fear of harming others while behind the wheel. It can also be caused by the worry that someone else will drive recklessly and create a dangerous situation on the road. What some people with driving phobia don't realize is that there are other factors which can contribute to their fear.
Cars Designed to Detect Anxiety in Drivers?
Posted on August 22, 2012
If you have driving anxiety or driving phobia, you may feel yourself start to panic while behind the wheel. Sweating, heavy breathing, and an increased heart rate are all physical manifestations of anxiety you may experience. Ford has decided to address the problem of driver anxiety with an innovative smart car.
