Driving lessons

First, let me say this, I hate my car. No, I like the car, but I hate driving. I would like to live in a world where I never had to drive a car except on back country roads with all the windows down and the music blaring. Other than that, I want to be able to walk to where I need to go or to whatever mode of public transportation will get me there. I remember when I turned 15 and unlike my peers, I dreaded the idea of getting my learner's permit. What was wrong with my current rideshare system? Why did I need to learn to drive when I was getting to places just fine? What if I got in an accident? But then I forgot about the fear after a couple times of go-carting and became a driving enthusiast. So, I got my learners permit and started driving with my parents, which was probably a bad idea, because my mom is the most squeamish passenger and just created in me this inherent fear of merging lanes, tractor trailers, and the interstate in general. I avoided I-81 at all costs until time came to take a car to college. Then the inevitable road trips with friends were planned and I'd be the first to volunteer NOT to drive, especially if it looked as though the route might involve any 3+ travel lanes. There was a time when I wanted to move to Nashville, but every time I visited there, I was either a) almost in an accident or b) almost witnessed an accident. So, out of fear of driving there, I never up and moved there. I probably would have if they had reliable public transportation.
However, recently, I've been on a big move-my-life-forward power trip, moving, and looking for a new job, and all, that I must've forgotten all about this big fear. Because, here I am, navigating my way around the city like a seasoned (okay, sometimes nearly soiled) pro. And although I still hate driving my car when I could use public transportation and walk/bike, I went from avoiding interstates in the Shenandoah Valley to commuting around the 6th largest city in the U.S.!
I will, however, be getting a Railpass once I figure out where I'll be working...