Is it normal to feel really bad to almost cause a car accident

Yes it's normal to feel bad about this.

When you get behind the wheel you need to understand you can kill someone if you screw up. It's a lot of responsibility.

I suggest the following to help you ease into it

1) Turn the phone OFF. You are not allowed to even touch it while the car is in motion. Distractions = accidents

2) You can have the radio on ONLY if it's not distracting you. Pick a station or cd that relaxes you. If this doesn't work then turn it off too.

3) Leave early. Give yourself at least a 15 minute window (more is better). You won't feel rushed, and you won't have to worry about making turns ASAP because you have plenty of time to get there.

4) Speeding really doesn't save you time. I use to drive 10 over on the highway here and dropped it to 5 over. Found out it only saved me a minute maybe. And since I leave early it doesn't matter if I take a minute longer.

5) Try to relax. Talk to yourself about what you're doing. Like "Ok I'm going to pass this car right here."

above all, look around before you go. keep an eye on who's around you. and look ahead. notice the patterns around you. eventually it will feel comfortable.

and if someone is tailgating you ... ignore them. don't let them ruffle your feathers. you don't have to speed just because some moron didn't leave the house early enough. ain't your fault he's running late.

I got my license last year too! I drive a moderately nice "luxury" car and holy, was I ever so scared to drive. I personally think I got good in a short amount of time because the only car I ever drove before my car was the car they used to teach us at driving school. My parents don't drive. :] I got into a couple of close calls where it seemed like I would get into an accident but luck and faith was with me.

The most notable one was when I was speeding onto a merge lane to get on the highway so fast that I couldn't stop and there was a car waiting in front of me to merge. I blew past him and the oncoming car! Lucky the gaps wer wide enough and not a nick on my car nor the other car. My friend was scared shitless and so was I. I kid you not, this is what ran through my head because I couldn't stop on time at that exact moment. "Oh well, I'll just take the accident." Crazy, huh?

Now driving is 2nd nature to me but I'm super duper careful. Knock on wood!!!!

You are meant to learn from your mistakes and it's good you're taking note of them.

Where I live we put up a big letter P in our front and rear windows, to let other drivers know that it's a young driver who has passed their test in the past year. This lets the rest of us know that they could do something really silly at any time so give them plenty of space. It also excuses some of the things that they do.

However, it is the new drivers that are involved in the most accidents - so don't buy a very expensive car. Just try to be as careful as possible, don't speed, don't use your phone, and if you feel like it - you could put a long sticker along your back window "New driver" or "Just passed" it really helps.

You need eyes like a fly to drive a car on busy roads so that you don't kill or be killed. Make sure you are fully awake and don't daydream and don't take your eyes off the road to talk to a passenger beside you - they don't need to lip read! This is my pet hate!

Take a driver's education course firstly. I have heard that they are very helpful, and it sounds like you could use one. No offense.

Secondly, PAY MORE ATTENTION! Always, always, ALWAYS look both ways before you pull out into traffic! Concentrate on the road. Don't just concentrate a little bit, focus all of your concentration on driving. Never do things while driving that are distracting, like using your phone and stuff. Always learn from your driving mistakes and try to improve your driving skills too. Some things can only be learned by experience, and you will get better if you work at it.

The roads are not a friendly place though. Driving is not something that should be considered easy or simple even though the operation of most motor vehicles IS made to be easy and getting a license to drive is WAY too easy. There are a lot of people out on the roads that really shouldn't be, and EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM will try and wreck you. So be ready. Driving is not a luxury, it is a RACE, and you have to win it EVERY time; the reward for winning the race is your life.

Hey a miss is as good as a mile. Just learn from your mistakes and keep driving :) Everyone makes mistakes, don't stress about it, plus the more you drive the better and more confident you'll get.

It's perfectly normal. Don't beat yourself up about making mistakes... even though other drivers may make you feel bad in that moment. Other drivers don't seem to understand that hurling abuse at people is not only traumatic, but completely unnecessary.

I've just had an incident where I was at a junction and pulled out into a main road turning left. There was a bike and car coming on my right, which I assumed were covering their breaks as the vehicle infront of me had pulled out of the road before me and turn right. In my opinion, there was enough time for me to pull out and go in my direction, provided that they had anticipated someone taking advantage of the space before them. I pulled out (no beeps or honks) and was driving along, and then the guy on the bike revs up and drives by me. When the traffic comes to a stop, he starts shouting and me and abusing me. Like, what for? Because he had to slow down a little?

Some people need to get their road rage checked, yes... new drivers make mistakes. However, the way you respond as a fellow driver on the road is extremely important too! You can't curse every single person who pulls out on you (especially if it wasn't right in front of you)... otherwise, a single journey would involve SEVERAL slanging matches.

Don't worry so much. Learn from your mistakes. You have to get back out there to conquer your fears before they consume you. My aunt got into an accident a while back and was afraid to drive after. Her mom told her to get right back out there so she wouldn't develop a fear of driving.

Everyone gets made on the road, even if you don't do anything wrong. I remember I was pulling out of a parking lot and inched forward because there was only a truck that had to pass before I could go. The guy beeps at me thinking I was going to go, which I wasn't. Annoys the hell out of me. >.<

Today when I got off the exit and was waiting at the light there was a guy on the ground next to his bike in the middle of the street. Someone came to help him so he was going to be okay. The light turned green and the lady in front of me was just watching the event like a nosey little !, She inched forward but kept watching the accident and it pissed me the F off. I hate when people hold up traffic cause they want to see what happened! I know your life is boring as hell but get out of my way!! :)