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Originally Posted by Bookworm_Girl
I mostly listen to audiobooks while I work out. I use them on long car rides, but I have trouble following them on my daily commute. Too much traffic to pay attention to so I listen to talk radio instead. I really like the Kindle Whispersync integration with Audible!
It is an acquired skill. Try a few books to see if your listening skills improve and don't give up after the first one. I also find that the narrator makes a difference to enjoyment as well.
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Long-time audiobook listener here, and this is exactly my experience. On long driving trips, during the first half hour or so my mind wanders too much, so it's lots of rewinding. After that, I really get into the book (and drive just fine).
From what you say, though, I'm not sure anymore that poor earlier concentration is just the nature of the mind being more active in the beginning of a transition of activities, or if it's simply the local traffic congestion.
Anyway, your advice about it being an acquired skill is spot on. Find out when your mind wanders a lot, and in those circumstances, don't do audiobooks (or accept that you'll be rewinding a lot).