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PARENTS & FAMILIES
How should I correct driving mistakes?
Passenger Support → Practice Coach → Independent Driver Support
QUICK ANSWER
Correct the behavior without attacking the learner. Identify what happened, help them understand why, and give them another chance when appropriate.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Fear and embarrassment can increase anxiety without teaching the correct behavior.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Identify the marker
What did they miss?
Help them recognize it
Direct attention back to the relevant information.
Try again
Repeat when safe and appropriate.
Reinforce improvement
Make sure they understand what worked.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Incorrect → calm feedback → re-observe → understand → retry → correct action → reinforcement.
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Correct the behavior, not the person.
• Stay specific.
• Identify what was missed.
• Retry when appropriate.
• Reinforce improvement.
YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING
What if they repeat the mistake?
Should I raise my voice?
Should we discuss every mistake immediately?
How much should I praise?