Nervous and anxious behind the wheel

I have driven for 15 years, but a recent road accident shattered my confidence, especially after switching to a larger new vehicle. I felt nervous and anxious every time I got behind the wheel, even though I had many years of driving experience.

I joined the Wessex Advanced Motorists IAM course to rebuild my driving confidence and safety skills. I cannot thank Andrew Redfern and the whole observer team enough for their incredibly patient guidance. Step by step, they taught me advanced observation, road positioning, speed control and defensive driving techniques.

Gradually, my anxiety faded away. I regained confidence, feel calm on UK rural roads, and have started to enjoy driving again. I am delighted to have passed the IAM advanced assessment. This course has transformed my mindset, not just my driving skills.

I highly recommend the IAM advanced driving programme to anyone wanting safer, more relaxed driving.

Weiji Gao