Amaxophobia is an intense, irrational fear of driving or being in a cart, wagon, or other vehicle. People with amaxophobia may experience a range of symptoms when they think about, see, or are inside vehicles.
Impulse
Avoiding driving or even getting inside a vehicle. Abberance (ABE) increases by 1 from the source of fear.
Disorder
In addition to trait intensity behaviors: Overwhelming anxiety or panic at the thought of driving or riding in a vehicle. Abberance (ABE) increases by 3 (instead of 1) from the source of fear.
Physical Symptoms
Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, and nausea.
Intrusive Thoughts
Persistent fears of vehicle accidents or losing control of a vehicle.
Emotional Distress
Feelings of helplessness and dread, particularly when the individual cannot avoid vehicular travel.