My dad is a yeller. That’s how he is, and he isn’t going to change. Which is bad for me, because I don’t respond to yelling as I panic.
I’d just gotten my license, and my dad is taking me on the road to drive.
Today, he had been yelling while I was driving, and he suddenly yelled stop. By the time I realized what happened, I ran a red light and had to keep going.
I know it’s my fault, I shouldn’t panic like that on the road. It’s my dad’s car and my license. He’ll get the fine and my license might get taken away.
I know this isn’t as serious as you would see on this sub, but I’m so nervous.
There is nothing that can be done, I just need to accept fault and move on, hopefully never making this mistake again.
TL;DR: I ran a red light because I panicked, and I’m so sorry dad.
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You made it sound like you’ve never driven on the road before?
🤔 I’d offer to pay the fine for him.
Relax, pay the fine yourself if you get one, get your license back in time if you lose it.
No accident? Not as big of a F-Up than you thought. Did you even get photographed? If not don’t worry
Running a red light can happen, especially under circumstances like these. I think the main takeaway here is trying to figure out why your body responds the way it does and if there’s someone who can help identify it. And talk to your dad btw. I’ve had the same issue for a long time, he still yells, but he does get a bit more perceptive about when to shut up
Don’t beat yourself up too much—everyone messes up when they’re learning, especially under pressure. Yelling while someone’s driving is a surefire way to cause panic, not clarity. You’re owning it, learning from it, and that’s what matters. Just take it as a tough lesson early on. You’ll get better with time and calmer situations.
The way your post starts is like a story of Heath Ledgers Joker: “Wanna know how I got these scars? My father was a yeller… and a fiend…”