I am 17 (18 next month) and I am a loser who still doesn't have their drivers license because driving causes me horrible anxiety. A few weeks ago I started practicing driving in parking lots with my mom and the moment that I get behind the wheel I lose all of my confidence. I have gone on actual roads 2 times, and even though I didn't mess up horribly those 2 times the amount of anxiety it gave me going on those roads was horrible. I just feel like giving up because it feels as if I'll never improve in my confidence and driving skills. But I have no choice, now that I'm out of school for good my mom is really getting sick of driving me everywhere. Especially since I am going to be working more often she is tired of driving me to work. And now I get super embarrassed having to be picked up and dropped off at work like a child. All my co-workers have their licenses and they act all surprised when I say I don't have mine. I WANT to be able to drive, I want to be able to go anywhere whenever I want, I want to be able to go get food whenever, I want to do all the things I was unable to do before driving,, but I just cant help it.. I just wish I could skip the whole learning process and already be a confident driver. I have a hard time focusing on everything at once while I'm driving (the road, controlling the car, my speed limit, etc.) I've considered getting an actual driving instructor but they are soo expensive :,( I feel like ill never get my license at this rate.