08/22/2026
Nearly 39 MILLION people report significant driving-related anxiety impacting daily functioning ‼️😮
Here are our tips to stay safe and calm on the road 🚧:
🔸Once you get in your car, close your eyes and take 5 deep breaths *before* you take off
🔸 Practice in low-traffic times and areas
🔸Use calming music or soothing podcast (softly and only if you’re able to remain focused)
🔸Take a safe person with you to take over if needed or keep the nerves down and the conversation flowing
🔸Know yourself: for these tips, take what works and leave the rest. For some, a safe person is calming. For others, it’s anxiety-provoking and distracting
🦺 Most importantly, drive slowly, trust yourself, and Stay safe. It’s always okay to pull off and take a break 🫶🏻
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