Category Archives: Supervising a Learner
From supervised to self supervising
This is where professional training can help make this transition easier for the parent. A good driver trainer will give the learner confidence and the essential skills to help them make judgement calls. Decision-making is a big part of driving … Continue reading
Learning needs to be long, wide and deep
As we mentioned about in the last tip, the learning process needs to be varied. It is all about long, wide and deep learning. ‘Long’ is all about repetition, practicing over and over again driving skills. It might be gear … Continue reading
120 hours is not just about accumulating a total
With the advent of logbooks around Australia accumulating driving hours have become quite a chore for many parents. Even though the outcome has positive spinoffs for road safety, it still has to be done properly to have the desired result … Continue reading
How to cope with other impatient drivers
One of the first frustrations in the learning process is other impatient drivers, not only for the learner, but also for the supervising driver. So how do we cope with this? Firstly try to not inconvenience other road users. Start … Continue reading
The Challenge of Learning to Drive
As each person reaches the age to take on this new skill it is often approached in different ways depending on the teenager. Sometimes with trepidation, some times with anticipation and sometimes with excitement. After a few drives often self-confidence … Continue reading
Supervising a learner driver: the ten commandments
Many parents sent their Learner drivers to us after damage had been done to the family car. We strongly recommend you start with a professional instructor, where available. For those who have the sole responsibility of teaching their learner or … Continue reading