I'm 17 years old and I have my permit but not my license (we don't have enough money to add me to my mom's insurance right now), and my mom's trying to push me into driving as much as possible before I get my real license. However, almost every time I drive I have a bad experience (usually with other drivers' rudeness) and it's gotten to the point where I hate driving and I get really panicked and anxious. My mom has to literally force me to drive to church, the grocery store, etc., and I am upset for the rest of the day. A few times I've had panic attacks while driving and I had to pull over and get in the passenger seat instead.
I know I could drive well if only other people would leave me alone; I am still a beginner and like to go only 30 or 40 miles an hour. Other drivers will lay on their horns at me, pass me in no passing zones or where it isn't safe (I had one lady pass me in a roundabout once) or flip me off. I know I should just "get over it" because other people won't change (I live in a state where drivers are especially notorious) but I can't help freaking out.
I would be fine just not driving, but unfortunately I'll be going to college in August, I can't live in the dorms and I live 30 minutes away.
Are there any tips about adjusting to other people's attitudes on the road?