This quiz helps you assess whether you may be experiencing driving anxiety — from mild stress to severe panic
Covers common symptoms such as physical tension, fear of highways, loss of control, and avoidance behavior
Includes a scoring guide to help interpret your results, with next-step recommendations based on your score
Offers a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to identifying anxiety triggers
Encourages follow-up with professional resources and offers tools for managing and overcoming driving-related fear
Table of contents
Driving anxiety can be a silent passenger, a hidden hitchhiker that accompanies you on every journey. It can be a subtle whisper of worry, a nagging nudge of nervousness, a persistent pang of panic. But recognizing the signs of driving anxiety is the first step towards overcoming it.
1. Understanding Your Score
The more questions you answer 'yes' to, the more likely it is that you're experiencing driving anxiety on a spectrum of mild, moderate and severe.
However, this quiz is not a diagnostic tool. It's a preliminary assessment designed to help you recognize potential symptoms of driving anxiety. If you're concerned about your results, it's important to seek professional help.
2. What to Do If You Score High
If your score suggests that you might be struggling with driving anxiety, don't despair. There are many effective treatments available, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and medication. Seeking help from a mental health professional can be a crucial step towards overcoming driving anxiety and reclaiming your life.
Learn more about how to deal with driving anxiety in the article “Driving Anxiety Is Ruining My Life_ Here Is How To Deal With It”.
3. Conclusion
Remember, driving anxiety is not a sign of weakness, but a challenge to be faced. It's not a sentence to be served, but a journey to be embarked upon. And with the right help and support, it's a journey that can lead to freedom, independence, and the joy of driving without fear.
Aaron Gray
Aaron is the founder of the-invisibleman.com, a site that explores seven universal pursuits through personal reflection and cultural commentary. A Swiss entrepreneur, investor, former athlete, and world traveler, he writes on themes like purpose, identity, health, wealth, lifestyle, and society — all shaped by a global perspective and lived experience.
