Motorphobia
Fear of automobiles or motor vehicles (anxiety about driving or riding).
Motorphobia
Fear of automobiles or motor vehicles (anxiety about driving or riding).
Learning Progress
Examples
"Motorphobia prevented him from taking long car journeys even with family"
"She developed motorphobia after a minor but frightening traffic collision."
Mnemonic Trick
Motor = vehicle — picture crashing car to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Avoidance of driving, reliance on others, panic during rides, physical symptoms such as trembling and nausea."
Etymology
From Latin/English motor + phobos = fear (modern coinage).
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