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How to Overcome Fear of Driving: The Road to Driving Confidence
'How to overcome fear of driving' is an enlightening and practical book for anyone experiencing any degree of fear of driving. Whether you don't drive at all and can barely look at a car, or if you drive sporadically and only when you have to, or even if you drive every day but still don't like doing so - then this is the book for you.
You may feel that you have a phobia, a deeply held fear or simply a niggling sense of unease that you want to conquer. This is a book for anyone who wants to step away from any fear of driving and towards becoming a confident driver instead. The author is a former driving phobic who avoided driving for seven years but is now happily back on the roads and wants to help you get there too. It includes advice from many world-renowned professionals working with people with driving phobia and brings together all their combined knowledge of what will conquer this fear. It contains practical exercises you can do from home and a guided plan to get you driving again. With the advice, understanding and practical exercises in this book, you can start your journey towards driving confidence.
OUTSTANDING
* written by a recovered driving phobic who knows what you are going through * features the most up to date research on driving fear;
* includes advice from a wide range of leading therapists and experts in driving phobia;
* includes practical exercises, many of which can be done without leaving your home;
* part of the royalties from the sale of this book are donated to a charity.
You may feel that you have a phobia, a deeply held fear or simply a niggling sense of unease that you want to conquer. This is a book for anyone who wants to step away from any fear of driving and towards becoming a confident driver instead. The author is a former driving phobic who avoided driving for seven years but is now happily back on the roads and wants to help you get there too. It includes advice from many world-renowned professionals working with people with driving phobia and brings together all their combined knowledge of what will conquer this fear. It contains practical exercises you can do from home and a guided plan to get you driving again. With the advice, understanding and practical exercises in this book, you can start your journey towards driving confidence.
OUTSTANDING
* written by a recovered driving phobic who knows what you are going through * features the most up to date research on driving fear;
* includes advice from a wide range of leading therapists and experts in driving phobia;
* includes practical exercises, many of which can be done without leaving your home;
* part of the royalties from the sale of this book are donated to a charity.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 2012
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About the author
Joanne Mallon
10 books6 followersJoanne Mallon is one of the UK's most experienced life and career coaches and the author of several self help books. She features in the media regularly and is known for her friendly, practical, down to earth approach. Joanne also produces and hosts the popular podcast 5 Minutes to Change Your Life.
Originally from Belfast, Joanne now lives in Brighton with her family. She can also be found on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon
Originally from Belfast, Joanne now lives in Brighton with her family. She can also be found on Bluesky and Instagram @joannemallon
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February 4, 2021
Some very useful tips to help overcome fear of driving
October 3, 2017
I read this shortly after passing my driving test and buying my first car after multiple failed tests. I was definitely nervous at first and the book helped me rationalise my fears. However the best cure for me turned out to be time and more practice out on the roads. I forced myself to drive through big cities and to drive further than the comforts of my hometown. The book has been long forgotten!
October 9, 2014
This book is brilliant for those that need that extra boost. It has lots of practical advice that I found really helpful :)
November 8, 2022
A bit repetitive and maybe better for people with a severe driving phobia, rather than a mild one.
Still, I gave it three stars because it gives a few useful tips and confidence.
Still, I gave it three stars because it gives a few useful tips and confidence.
May 11, 2021
Totally awesome! I didn't even finish it before I gulped and registered for adult driver's ed- after ten years...something just clicked. Six month later and I'm on the road and loving it!! If you have a fear of driving, I would HIGHLY recommend this book! 🌟
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