What can be done to help
With stories like that, it’s no wonder why many motorists have hang-ups when it comes to crossing the behemoth. Because of this widespread fear, there is actually an intrepid business owner who has managed to make a living by simply getting these scared folks to the other side.
In an interview with Inside Edition, the owner of Bay Bridge Drive-Overs, a company whose clientele is chock-full of people who do not want to drive over the bridge themselves, explains that he ends up making at least 25 trips over the bridge per day. Talk about a booming business!
So, what’s the key to crossing the bridge, anxiety-free? Well, according to the crafty business-owner, it’s simple—just don’t TALK about the bridge. Sounds easy enough.
To hear from a woman who suffered a panic attack while crossing the infamous Chesapeake Bay Bridge, and lived to tell the tale, be sure to click on Inside Edition’s video below. Who knew that an ordinary-looking bridge could cause so much stress?!
Now that you know all about this notorious motorway, we want to hear from you. Have you ever driven over this bridge? If so, did the ride make you nervous? How do you control your fear of heights?
Source: Tiphero.com
