Driving anxiety before my first long motorway trip
Hi everyone!
I’m a 34-year-old man from Europe. I passed both my driving test and the theory exam on my first attempt, and I got the maximum possible score on the theory test.
In about a month, I’ll have to drive about 600 km (373 miles) on the motorway from one European country to another for a scheduled vehicle inspection.
The problem is that I have almost no real driving experience. And, thanks to my overthinking brain, I keep scaring myself with all the “what if” scenarios, so I end up avoiding practice altogether.
What advice would you give someone in my situation? I’m especially interested in tips for both preparing before the trip and staying calm and safe during the drive.
I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thank you!