Как перестать бояться водить: автоинструктор о страхе, экзамене и уверенности за рулем

👉 Get the "How to Choose a Driving Instructor" recommendations for free on our Telegram channel — https://t.me/+nTZLMPyr8BhiNmQ1 👉 Want to be a podcast guest? Send me a private message — https://t.me/NurochkaL 👉 Instagram* —   / anna.redactor.writer_   Hello! You're on the "Women FOR" channel. My name is Anna Labyntseva, journalist, author, and host of the project. Here we talk with people of all ages and professions — honestly, deeply, and without stereotypes. This is a space where you can hear yourself through other people's stories. The guest of this video is Ekaterina Stepanova, a driving instructor with 24 years of driving experience. Ekaterina entered the profession at almost 40 years old and today helps people not only learn to drive, but also feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel. We discussed why driving anxiety arises and how to overcome it. Why your first experience has such a powerful impact on your future attitude toward the road. And most importantly, how to start driving with pleasure, not stress. Ekaterina Stepanova's Instagram* — https://www.instagram.com/ruli_v_kaif... In this episode, we discussed the following topics: — How to choose a driving school and instructor; — The fear of getting behind the wheel and where it comes from; — The influence of an instructor on a driver's confidence; — How driving exams are conducted and how to cope with stress; — First independent trips and how to prepare for them; — How to enjoy driving and avoid burnout; — Is it possible to learn to drive at any age; — Manual or automatic transmission—which to choose and why. This conversation is for those who are putting off driving, are afraid to start, or have already tried and had a negative experience. There's no pressure here—just support, experience, and the feeling of "I can do it too." Timecodes: 00:00 — In this episode 00:38 — Meet the guest 01:42 — Why it's important to enjoy driving 03:24 — Is a female driving instructor a rarity or not? 07:29 — How Ekaterina came to the profession 11:09 — Requirements for a driving instructor 12:33 — Challenges of the profession and working with people 13:49 — How often does a driving instructor take the driving test? 16:04 — First experience with a student 18:35 — The most difficult incident on the road 21:09 — How to treat training cars 22:35 — Personal experience of studying at a driving school 26:27 — Why the first experience can be traumatizing 30:24 — Why bad instructors are a common problem 34:01 — What to look for when choosing a driving school 36:19 — A step-by-step algorithm for choosing an instructor 37:31 — Are there people who are “not cut out” for driving 41:30 — How to “warm up” after a bad experience 44:03 — How to prepare for the traffic police exam 49:20 — How to communicate with the inspector 53:04 — Why it is important to practice on the route 54:20 — What the exam actually tests 56:35 — Age and driving 01:00:41 — Manual or Automatic 01:06:40 — What's more difficult: a car or a horse? 01:07:27 — When is the best time to start learning? 01:09:41 — Delivery drivers and road safety 01:16:32 — First solo drive 01:18:21 — Do you need a passenger next to you? 01:20:15 — Key message for women 01:21:35 — Do you need to retake your driving test? More helpful videos on the channel: "Everything's fine, but I feel bad": How to understand what you really want. Vitalina Skvortsova-Okhritskaya    • «Все хорошо, но мне плохо»: как понять, че...   Cancer and Bechterew's Disease: How to Get Rid of Neck Pain and Regain Health After 40    • Рак и болезнь Бехтерева: как избавиться от...   How to Stay Young After 50: Yoga, Health, and a New Life – Larisa Vinogradova's Story    • Как сохранить молодость после 50: йога, зд...   *Instagram is owned by Meta Platforms Inc., which is banned in Russia. #driving #drivingschool #drivinginsurance