People who are anxious and fearful sometimes find that Bach Flower remedies can help them calm down. One idea is to ask him to try to take mimulus and larch (or better yet, see a book or Bach Flower practitioner to get the best mixture for him). After a couple of weeks of taking the mixture, he may be more prepared to start taking lessons. If not, a visit to a mental health professional can help him overcome his fear enough to start taking lessons. Talk with him about these options. No one is going to make him drive while he is still fearful. Rather, we can help him remove the fear and THEN learn!     Sarah Chana

I found that my anxious teen needed to go very slowly into the driving thing. We gave him lots of time and though he took longer than everyone else, he did learn to drive. Be patient.

I really wish my parents would have done something for my fear when I was young. By my twenties I hadn't learned to drive and then I left home and I just never did take lessons. I'm nearly 40 and I still don't drive. I think it's too late now - I don't see myself ever relaxing enough. But if my parents had taken me for professional help when I was young I probably could have licked this thing.

yellowcab gift card? or howbout a motorized scooter like the 11-15yr's ride? hehe