27 years old. Just now getting drivers license due to extreme anxiety about driving. What can I expect before I go take the test? It’s something that definitely needed to be done long ago, but I’ve been so fearful & can’t live in fear anymore. Is it bad?

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I live in Tennessee.
I still need to take my knowledge and vision tests as well. It’s really embarrassing that I’ve waited this long, but I have had extreme anxiety about it due to a bad car accident I was in awhile back. It’s very crucial and important that I get my license soon, so I can stop living in fear and so I don’t have to feel so ‘stuck’. Does anyone have any advice? 
**Please no judgment.**

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You can do it! Start off by getting your permit. Since your over 18, you dont need to do drivers ed to take your permit test, but i suggest you do :)
After you pass your permit test, reserve an appointment with a driving instructor. Im not sure where you are, but here in california there are only 6 hours required before you take your license test. You can always take more, again, i suggest you do. When you feel like youre ready, make an appointment with your DMV to take your drivers test. Dont be nervous! Once you start the test, they’ll give you directions where to go. The first few minutes are a bit nerve wrecking, but once those minutes pass it’ll be an easy breeze. You’ll see the person testing you writing stuff down, but don’t ask what they’re writing, and dont worry about it!
You got this👍🏻💪🏼

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Don’t be nervous! People younger/less experienced that you do it all the time, everyone hates it too 😂 worse case scenario you don’t pass the first time and get to do it again when knowing what to expect!

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i didn't get mine til 18 when everyone around me was getting it at 16. one thing I told myself though, was that people who were way less together with their lives and way less smart were able to do it. so I should be able to as well. I did it in Vermont where I think it's pretty easy, but I also had to retake everything when I moved to Norway because they don't accept American licensed for exchange. it's much harder here and I still managed to pass

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I'm in the process of doing some driving lessons and I have 5 more to go. Don't be afraid. Always use your signals, stay in your lane, check your mirrors, don't slam on the brakes, go easy on the gas too. Oh I'm 34 by the way lol.

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I also live in TN (Dickson!). I grew up in Maine & got my license there. I was 18 when I did it. I have very bad anxiety about driving as well. It’s honestly so easy. It’s all common sense & just paying attention. You’ll do great! Just take deep breaths. Make small talk with the driving instructor to distract your mind from the panic. Focus everything on the road.

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I didn’t get my license until I was 23 ☺️

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I’m 28 with no drivers license due to intense anxiety as well. Your not alone! I only wish I could do it! You should feel so proud for taking the-first step! Good luck!

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24 w/o license here! You can do it!!

27 years old. Just now getting drivers license due to extreme anxiety about driving. What can I expect before I go take the test? It’s something that definitely needed to be done long ago, but I’ve been so fearful & can’t live in fear anymore. Is it bad?

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