2. Stay on roads that are familiar to you.<\/strong> Start out by taking small trips in short distances. You can gradually increase your travel as you become more comfortable. You will feel more confident if you start on a one-lane road in your neighborhood versus a four-lane highway. Once you feel comfortable on back roads, driving on the highway for the first time will not be nerve-wracking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Eliminate as many distractions as possible. <\/strong>Distractions can cause accidents and prevent you from focusing on the road. Turn off the radio. Don\u2019t text or answer a phone call. Don\u2019t do other things while driving like eating or smoking. <\/strong>You might be tempted to fill your car with your friends, but it is wise as a new driver to limit the number of passengers you have in your vehicle because they can also serve as distractions. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Know the laws and the rules on the road. <\/strong>If you aren\u2019t aware of speed limits or what certain signals or signs mean, you could be an unsafe driver. An understanding of the laws will help you to be more confident while driving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Drive at the right time. <\/strong>As a new driver, it may not be ideal to get behind the wheel at any time. It can be more challenging to drive at night or in bad weather conditions. When you are starting out, try to drive during the day when the weather is nice. Also, try to drive when you are most alert. If you are sick, feeling stressed, on medication, or very tired, avoid driving until you are prepared to get behind the wheel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Seek additional help if your fear does not improve.<\/strong> According to an article from AARP<\/a>, Edmund J. Bourne, a psychologist in California and Florida and the author of The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook<\/em>, recommends seeing a therapist to treat phobias such as the fear of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Driving for the first time can certainly be scary, but with the right amount of patience and practice, you should feel confident behind the wheel in no time!\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget about car insurance when driving for the first time! USAgencies has you covered even if you don\u2019t have a driving record. Start your free Alabama car insurance quote online, over the phone, or at one of our offices near you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"worried](\"https:\/\/www.usagencies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/06\/tips-for-first-time-drivers.jpg\")
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