I was driving and the car was stalling, but I realized I left the emergency break on. I turned it off and continued driving. As I was going down the highway I could not brake. I tried steering different ways and putting on the emergency break but nothing helped. I had to drive on the wrong side of the road to keep from hitting people. Eventually I slowed down naturally.
Dreams about driving often relate to our sense of control and direction in life. In your dream, the car stalling and the emergency brake being on may symbolize feelings of being hindered or restricted in your waking life. The act of realizing you left the emergency brake on suggests a moment of self-awareness, where you identify what's holding you back.
The difficulty in braking and having to navigate on the wrong side of the road could symbolize a sense of chaos or a feeling that you are not in control of circumstances. It might indicate that you are facing challenges or pressures that make you feel like you're veering off your intended path or values. The need to drive on the wrong side suggests that you might be forced to take unconventional or risky approaches to avoid obstacles or people in your life.
However, the fact that you eventually slowed down naturally indicates that you may have the ability to regain control or find a way through your challenges, even if the journey feels out of control at times. This could suggest a gradual return to stability or a realization that some situations may resolve themselves with time.
Overall, this dream seems to reflect internal struggles with control and direction, and the potential for self-discovery and resolution as you navigate these challenges. It may be worth considering where in your life you feel pressured or stuck and how you can begin to address those feelings constructively.