But a new survey has revealed how driving is leaving many Gen Z absolutely petrified. Changing a flat tyre was the biggest fear, while parallel parking, hill starts, and merging onto a motorway were also found to terrify hundreds of young drivers. The findings will come as no surprise to many Gen Z, who regularly post about their driving phobias on TikTok. Changing a tyre was the task Gen Z feared most, followed by jump–starting the car, and parallel parking. Other basic tasks feared by Gen Z include filling up tyres, checking oil levels, and even using a car wash – which filled 12 per cent with dread.

Source: Daily Mail February 20, 2026 19:59 UTC