What causes a car phobia?

What can cause a car phobia?

• Motorphobia: This car phobia is the fear of cars – literally, vehicles. It’s also sometimes known as ochophobia. This fear can also extend to just being around a car (not even in it) or even thinking about cars.
• Hodophobia: This is the fear of road travel. People with this car phobia have an intense fear of it, so count them out for the road trip – they may not even be able to rely on road travel to get to school or work.
• Amaxophobia: This is the fear of actually riding in the car. It doesn’t just apply to passengers, either – this car phobia can apply to driving as well.
• Vehophobia: This car phobia is the fear of driving a car. People who have it are terrified to get behind the wheel of a car and be in control of it but may be just fine sitting in the passenger’s seat.
• Dystychiphobia: This car phobia refers to the fear of accidents – very valid. People with this phobia have an intense fear of getting into car accidents or collisions due to dangers on the road.

What are other causes of a car phobia?

• Photoaugliaphobia: This car phobia is the fear of glaring lights – we’re thinking headlights. If you have this car phobia you’ll probably be fine driving your N Charlotte Toyota during the day, but driving at night the glare of bright headlights could cause intense fear.
• Technophobia: This isn’t necessarily a car phobia, but it definitely fits. Many of our cars at Toyota of N Charlotte have advanced technology in them for safety, entertainment, and more. People with technophobia have an intense fear of advanced tech or complex devices.
• Autoplenophobia: This car phobia is the fear of car washes. It could stem from the machinery, the water, or the noises, but whatever the root, it causes people to have intense dread and fear over driving their car through a car wash.
• Gephyrophobia: This car phobia is when you’re afraid to drive your N Charlotte Toyota over a bridge. People who have it are fine driving on regular roads, but driving over bridges is out of the question.
• Claustrophobia: This is another fear that can apply to cars. Claustrophobia is the fear of small or enclosed spaces, which could definitely apply to the cabin of any car, including a N Charlotte Toyota.

Our top N Charlotte Toyota driving safety tips

We know that car phobia or not, driving can be scary at any time of the year. To ensure you have a safe experience every time you hit the road, here’s a refresher of some common driving safety tips.

• Follow the rules of the road – they’re there for a reason. You should always follow the speed limit, come to full stops at stop signs, stop at red lights, and use your turn signals. The rules are designed to keep you, your N Charlotte Toyota, and the drivers around you safe. Don’t ignore them!
• Don’t engage in distracted driving… that means put your phone down. Distracted driving keeps your attention off the road and makes you way more likely to get into an accident or collision when you’re behind the wheel.
• Use the technology in your car to stay safe. Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow you to project navigation information onto your touchscreen and into your audio system so you can quickly get directions and even listen for them without having to use your phone.
• Don’t be an aggressive driver. Don’t tailgate, speed, slam on your brakes, or drive aggressively. Driving in this manner greatly increases your chances of getting into an accident. It’s better to be late than to wreck your car.
• Maintain your car. Get recommended maintenance and keep your car in good shape to avoid breakdowns, flats and blowouts, and other roadside emergencies that could be dangerous.

Find a safe new Toyota at Toyota of North Charlotte

Want to explore your options when it comes to a safe new car? Shop today at Toyota of North Charlotte. We’re just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville.