Great piece! I have had a fear of driving ever since an accident about a year and a half ago. I never felt super confident with driving, but never obsessed about the anxiety I have now when on the road. I avoid highways but it is limiting, and like you, I need to drive to Maine (from MD) next summer in hopes of becoming a Maine resident just for the summer, and will need a car. Thank you so much for sharing what has helped you. My dad was a trucker so I totally get what you mean about pretending you're a professional driver - I listen to Sirius Radio Channel 146 "Road Dog Trucking," and truly pretend to be a trucker!