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PARENTS & FAMILIES
What is my role when helping someone learn to drive?
Passenger Support → Practice Coach → Independent Driver Support
QUICK ANSWER
Your job is to help the learner gradually learn to see, think, decide, and drive independently.
WHAT THAT MEANS
At the beginning you may provide more explanation. As ability improves, your involvement should decrease.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Guide, do not control
Help the learner understand what is happening rather than controlling every decision.
Build independence
Give the learner time to think before supplying the answer.
Stay calm
Your tone becomes part of the learning environment.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Notice: What do you see? Understand: What is happening? Predict: What might happen? Decide: What are you going to do? Recheck: Did it work? Reflect: What did you learn?
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Guide instead of controlling.
• Ask before telling when safe.
• Let the learner think.
• Stay calm.
• Build independence.
YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING
Should I tell them exactly what to do every time?
What if they keep asking me?
Should I expect mistakes?
How do I know when to say less?