What even experienced drivers fear most in life
- December 21, 2022
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Often, even after a minor accident, the driver begins to form a fear of being behind the wheel. It not only robs us of the driving pleasure. We
Often, even after a minor accident, the driver begins to form a fear of being behind the wheel. It not only robs us of the driving pleasure. We begin to experience panic attacks and, driving in a state of constant stress, endanger others and our own safety. How to overcome these unconscious fears, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Even experienced drivers, as we have said, are faced with the described problem and begin to pose a real danger. First, because they interpret the behavior of others in a negative way for themselves. And secondly, they make illogical and dangerous decisions in absolutely trivial situations.
Often this manifests itself in the form of active braking when rebuilding, even in a high speed range. Or vice versa: the helmsman starts to accelerate unreasonably and instinctively tries to quickly leave the road space in which he feels uncomfortable. Sometimes this even leads to the driver completely losing control of the vehicle, when in an incomprehensible situation the driver stops at least some actions.
Such actions naturally cause a negative reaction from other pilots. Which leads to an even more serious fixation of a person on their personal driving fears. What to do and in general – is it worth fighting it? Maybe it would be better if someone with similar problems just didn’t drive?
There is a curious example from motorsport, where it is very difficult to avoid accidents. They are reasonable, that is, they do not cause psychological problems. But there are also emotionally difficult incidents, after which the pilot begins to experience an instinctive fear of certain actions.
In such cases, they try to thoroughly analyze the accident that happened so that the rider can understand the true cause of what happened and realize how much his own contribution to what happened. It is clear that options are also being considered where the problem would not have occurred. That allows you to get rid of irrational fears about what happened.
And, of course, they try to get the athlete back behind the wheel as soon as possible, so that he again feels the possibility of personal control over the situation on the road. Of course, this does not mean that he should immediately race at the highest possible speeds, but the described algorithm helps to restore confidence in himself and confidence in the car very well.
Sometimes it is useful to independently analyze the accident in terms of the appearance of more serious consequences than those that occurred. It also alleviates some of the psychological problems. Yes, fears do not always arise exclusively after an accident. They can even accumulate from the results of relatively calm driving.
Usually people are afraid of the lack of control over the situation. For example, not understanding exactly where the car stops due to braking. Or experiences are driven out of themselves by the constant expectation of the onset of wheel slippage when driving on an icy track.
This leads to the fact that the intellect in a state of stress cannot cope with the emotional load, and that reactions to various traffic situations become reflexive in nature. And if the problem does not go away over time, experts recommend two options.
The first is to see a psychotherapist. But even if you feel better, there is always a risk that the problem will return if you are alone with the car, the road and a new difficult situation. But you can also try another option: sign up for a driving skills course.
They are good because the lessons are conducted in a safe and closed circuit under the constant supervision of experienced teachers. There you will have the opportunity to artificially simulate the problem and work out practical options for solving it. And since this happens, we repeat, in safe conditions, the cause of fear is eliminated very quickly, thanks to a professional set of actions.
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Even experienced drivers, as we have said, are faced with the described problem and begin to pose a real danger. First, because they interpret the behavior of others in a negative way for themselves. And secondly, they make illogical and dangerous decisions in absolutely trivial situations.
Often this manifests itself in the form of active braking when rebuilding, even in a high speed range. Or vice versa: the helmsman starts to accelerate unreasonably and instinctively tries to quickly leave the road space in which he feels uncomfortable. Sometimes this even leads to the complete loss of control of the vehicle, when in an incomprehensible situation the driver stops at least some actions.
Such actions naturally cause a negative reaction from other pilots. Which leads to an even more serious fixation of a person on their personal driving fears. What to do and in general – is it worth fighting it? Maybe it would be better if someone with similar problems just didn’t drive?
There is a curious example from motorsport, where it is very difficult to avoid accidents. They are reasonable, that is, they do not cause psychological problems. But there are also emotionally difficult incidents, after which the pilot begins to experience an instinctive fear of certain actions.
In such cases, they try to thoroughly analyze the accident that happened so that the rider can understand the true cause of what happened and realize how much his own contribution to what happened. It is clear that options are also being considered where the problem would not have occurred. That allows you to get rid of irrational fears about what happened.
And, of course, they try to get the athlete back behind the wheel as soon as possible, so that he again feels the possibility of personal control over the situation on the road. Of course, this does not mean that he should immediately race at the highest possible speeds, but the described algorithm helps to restore confidence in himself and confidence in the car very well.
Sometimes it is useful to independently analyze the accident in terms of the appearance of more serious consequences than those that occurred. It also alleviates some of the psychological problems. Yes, fears do not always arise exclusively after an accident. They can even accumulate from the results of relatively calm driving.
Usually people are afraid of the lack of control over the situation. For example, not understanding exactly where the car stops due to braking. Or experiences are driven out of themselves by the constant expectation of the onset of wheel slippage when driving on an icy track.
This leads to the fact that the intellect in a state of stress cannot cope with the emotional load, and that reactions to various traffic situations become reflexive in nature. And if the problem does not go away over time, experts recommend two options.
The first is to see a psychotherapist. But even if you feel better, there is always a risk that the problem will return if you are alone with the car, the road and a new difficult situation. But you can also try another option: sign up for a driving skills course.
They are good because the lessons are conducted in a safe and closed circuit under the constant supervision of experienced teachers. There you will have the opportunity to artificially simulate the problem and work out practical options for solving it. And since this happens, we repeat, in safe conditions, the cause of fear is eliminated very quickly, thanks to a professional set of actions.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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