volanphobia
Volanphobia is the fear of steering wheels, which can cause significant distress and anxiety in individuals encountering them.
Fear of steering wheels
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Seeing a steering wheel
Being in a vehicle
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation
risk factors
- • Past traumatic event involving a steering wheel
- • Anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May be linked to past traumatic experiences involving steering wheels or vehicles.
related phobias
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