Do you have a fear of driving on bridges?

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RolandCuthbert · Accepted Answer

Haha!!! One of my childhood friend's has that fear. He never told me. But his ex talked about a trip where they were driving from Illinois to Indiana. Most folks who know the area, know of a huge bridge that is across the border in Hammond. Anyway, she said he started to go up the bridge and got so scared he came to a complete stop. She had to find a way to switch places with him so they could continue on the toll road.

As for me, I have a fear of heights, but not of bridges. I have driven all over the United States. I have driven over very hilly terrain, through long tunnels, over spectacular bridges, etc. I have never been frightened or scared.

Until I went to Turkey.

That was terrifying. Driving through those hills in Anatalya was insane.

crossdressingrihno · Accepted Answer

I know I don’t actually matter in this scenario, but I am just going to mention this anyways.

So you know how the things you see is just a bunch of information going through your brain well, I have a problem with the part of my brain that is involved with interpreting visual information so every so often I go blind just cannot see anything I mean I’ve learned how to deal with it a little bit but not enough for me to be able to drive safely. Issue is due to the nature of my problem. I can’t just get prescription sunglasses so until they find a way to work around this problem I’m basically stuck unable to drive. So yeah, I would be absolutely terrified to drive on bridges.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I have a fear of driving. I’ve driven before and its not for me. Just taking all the backroads and avoiding highways was still hectic. Im so paranoid my side view mirrors will hits someones mailbox even though they’re supposedly no where near. And then i get distracted bu the radio especially on curves. I’ll stick to uber

melanieeeB · Accepted Answer

Nope I just don't like when trucks are driving from the opposite direction towards me lol

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

No, but driving next to steep cliffs is a little nerve wracking, especially around tight bends. I also got nervous once while driving a steep mountain road because i started to smell my brakes after a while. I’ve never had brakes fail me while driving, but that possibility was my main concern that day. I was preparing myself for emergency action in case bad jumped up to worse suddenly. Ell oh ell!

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

If the bridge looked like this or worse I might question it but fear it no.

Being_a_good_Indian · Answer

Gephyrophobia is the anxiety disorder or specific phobia characterized by the fear of bridges and tunnels. As a result, sufferers of gephyrophobia may avoid routes that will take them over bridges, or if they are a passenger, will act very apprehensively when passing over a bridge. I don't have but I know a person who has.

dustybiker · Answer

Nope. Not even on my bikes. Probably less so on my bikes. Well, unless there is a 50 + mph side gust.

JPresidente · Answer

I typically don’t but we have one in Louisiana that has a steep, long incline at a very sharp upward angle before you reach the top so you typically have to gun it at the base to avoid your speed dropping considerably before you reach the top. It’s kinda annoying and a bit nerve racking.

HaveNoName · Answer

I do not like bridges that are high and have an incline and a descent... example Goethals Bridge in NY. I dont mind the level ones.
Having said that, I also do not like bridges that make a sound when you drive over them, particulary draw bridges when they have slow moving heavy traffic over them.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I had a late great aunt had fear of crossing over bridges. But this doesn't seem to affect me

TrueConfection · Answer

No, but I fear the other drivers who have a fear of driving in the bridge. They tend to use all the lanes.

bigpauly · Answer

I don’t fear bridges in general. I am afraid if I am on any narrow path. Especially if their is a cliff or something like that to the sides of me.

NotTacocaT6969 · Answer

I have a fear of cars in general.  I’ve seen too many crazy accidents take out people who were just minding their own business following the rules of the road…

libsaretards · Answer

Somewhat. On a bridge there is usually no shoulder or other way to dodge a driver who is not paying attention and is about to hit you, so you are forced to get hit since dodging means possibly going into the water.

mstbooblover · Answer

Set aside I don't own a car, I still never feared walking, (motor) biking on bridges. Actually I often like to be on bridges because of the view ;0)

MLGbreezy · Answer

Actually yes we’ll I can drive on a bridge but I always feel uneasy about it.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Nah! I kust drive. Follow the speed limit. Jammin to music, watch out for idiots, aaaaand enjoy the road.

Reece12345 · Answer

I have a fear of driving. Period. Don't trust myself behind the wheel. I suppose bridges would be even worse, haha

Charliefretz329 · Answer

I get a flutter in my tummy when they go super high is all

Anemone978 · Answer

No but sometimes I wonder if I should just drive off...

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... and some in Mexico were an actual gamble, lmao

exitseven · Answer

Holy Crap. I do. There is a bridge I go over on a regular basis. I get in the middle lane and look straight ahead.

Bricealan · Answer

Only if I know there is a Troll hiding under the bridge.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Not except this one.. In a snowstorm!

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

No I actually like crossing bridges to enjoy the view on either side.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No. But I kind of hate getting stuck in traffic on one, or in a tunnel. I've watched too many Kaiju movies.

Jennz6 · Answer

I don’t drive much, but I would drive over a bridge. I’m not afraid of it.

Caramelpie · Answer

I’m still not cool with driving after an accident I had. Whenever I try I get panic attacks so…

Likes2drive · Answer

No, it doesn’t bother me, but it does bother my stepdad

SweetTwistedSatanist · Answer

No, I didn't even know fear of BRIDGE DRIVING was a thing!

Messianic_Monk · Answer

I used to live in the state that the interstate 35 bridge collapsed 😅 kinda

Hipshot · Answer

My two Lesbian buddies sure do - It drives me nutz because we have to commute over that bridge to get to where we have to go.

SnowedIn · Answer

I don't but my son does and my mother did.

Blackcupcake · Answer

no… I find it thrilling hahaha

jimmy2 · Answer

There a bridge in Missouri just planks of wood and cable it called a swinging bridge

humanearth · Answer

Me, no Wife, yes

Fuentes · Answer

Lol no not at all

Kori1236 · Answer

Bridges no, cliff sides yes

Wish4UrB00ty · Answer

I actually enjoy it!

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

Nope. Around cliffs definitely

AviatorTom · Answer

Nope, I just concentrate in the road.

loveslongnails · Answer

Not at all... the higher the better!!!

moonpie89 · Answer

No i actually enjoy it

Iron_Man · Answer

No, not at all

collie22 · Answer

Driving is too scary

Guardian45 · Answer

Only if they fall! LOL!

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I did until I learned how to swim

Andres77 · Answer

Nope.

Redstang88 · Answer

Nope

LavLavLuv · Answer

nope

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

No, but my mom does.

EaterPeter · Answer

In bed weather 😉

TallAnon · Answer

Nope

BLP11520 · Answer

No I don’t

Figurine89 · Answer

Nope

panamared1 · Answer

tall ones

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