DEAR CR-ABBY:I am 19, female, smart, responsible and friendly. I also have a terrible fear of driving. I have read driving manuals, but I'm scared to be in control of a big vehicle with so many other vehicles on the road.
I always found an excuse not to sign up for driver's ed in high school, and have refused countless offers from friends and family to teach me. My response was always, "No, I'm not ready."
All my younger relatives have driver's licenses, and I do feel I am missing out on things. How do I overcome this fear? Do I just say yes to my friends or family when they offer again? Please tell me what to do.
-- NON-DRIVER IN MASSACHUSETTS
Dear Bumming Rides in Boston,
No need to rush. We don't need another crappy driver on the road. Massachusetts has great public transportation and after the "BIG DIG" boondoggle you need to toss a few coins in those public transportation coffers.
As for fear of driving, you are right that is a big piece of metal you are hurtling about (hopefully in the right direction). Cr-Abby has the opposite fear...the fear of other drivers (especially when I'm in their car). I often find myself pressing that nonexistent brake on the passenger side floor board.
If I'm going down, I want it to be with my own fingers clenched around the wheel.
Cr-Abby
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