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PARENTS & FAMILIES

When should I step in for safety?

Passenger Support → Practice Coach → Independent Driver Support

QUICK ANSWER

Discovery-based learning does not mean remaining silent during danger. Safety overrides the teaching exercise.

WHAT THAT MEANS

Increase directness as available response time decreases.

SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS

Plenty of time
Ask a question and let the learner solve it.

Less time
Use direct coaching.

Immediate danger
Give a clear safety instruction, then reflect afterward.

DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING

Plenty of time → question. Less time → direct coaching. Immediate danger → clear instruction. Then reflect.

WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Safety comes first.
• Questions are used when time allows.
• Increase directness with urgency.
• Review afterward.

YOU MAY ALSO BE WONDERING

How do I know whether something is dangerous?

Consider space, speed, movement, visibility, and remaining response time.

What if I panic first?

Keep instructions short and focused on the immediate need.

Should we stop after a frightening situation?

If either person cannot continue safely, stop in an appropriate place and reset.

Should I grab the steering wheel?

Avoid creating a second control problem; emergency intervention should be limited to what immediate safety truly requires.
KEEP LEARNING
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