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Series 2 - Critical Knowledge for PDIs - Mirror Discipline - knowing when and why learners should check their mirrors (3 highest reason for test failure in UK)

This podcast unlocks the secrets of mirror discipline with A Graded Approved Driving Instructors (Directors of Drive Hart) Sarah Hart and Julie Clayton, as they steer you through the essentials of using your mirrors for driving safely and acing your driving test.

Ever wonder why so many learners fail their road test? It often boils down to one critical yet overlooked skill: checking those mirrors!

We'll guide you through the simple yet powerful techniques of monitoring your surroundings, adjusting your speed, and changing direction. Sarah and Julie, with their years of instructing experience, know just how to help you develop the kind of mirror mastery that keeps you safe on the roads and test ready.

In this episode, the directors of Drive Hart talk about easy-to-remember tips, including the "rainbow" checking technique, ensuring you'll never forget to scan those all-important mirrors.

We dissect the moments that demand your attention in the rearview and side mirrors, from signaling turns to adjusting your speed. Whether you're behind the wheel daily or helping a newbie navigate the rules of the road, our conversation equips you with the strategies to maintain flawless mirror discipline. Tune in to transform your driving habits and ensure that your next glance in the mirror reflects a confident, safety-first driver.

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Thank you for taking time to listen to our podcasts we hope they are of use and welcome your feedback. Series 1 was very much for students and parents - but we found trainee instructors also liked the materials. Series 2 is a response from Potential Instructors who want to know what they need to know to become effective instructors (the what and how of teaching) and to pass DVSA qualifying exams.

For further resources and advice please see our facebook group for parents - teaching a learner to drive on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

For instructors see our facebook group for instructors on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

We update our facebook page with regular legal and DVSA updates - please follow us on our Drive Hart facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHart

Thank you again for listening to our podcasts we hope they were of use in your teaching a learner to drive. If you have any queries please email us on admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

This is the first introduction to a new series (Series 2 Episode 1 The Introduction to What You Need To Know and How to Teach Driving in a way that ensures learning takes place. All essential knowledge and skills to become an effective Approved Driving Instructor.

This introductory espiode will give an overview of the two core areas which will be broken down as the series progresses.

The What

In short what you need to know to be an effective instructor - the Road Craft, Technical, legal and advisory guidance you need to have mastered - after all **"you cant teach what you dont know" The series episodes under "the What" and the "How".

The What -Instructors Need to Know to Teach:**

Subjects/Themes that you need to know and be able to brief a student on
Processes that you will need to know to coach a student
Priorities, rules/laws of the road and common road craft practice
What if scenario planning - using the environment
Subject Briefings - why these are important for you and the students
Student lesson records
Directing private practice and working with Parents (Private Practice)

The How - How to Teach Driving (ref DVSA teaching and learning)

Student Centered Lessons & Lesson Planning - setting goals and understanding students needs, practice areas, adapting & responding
Risk and Responsibilities - risk understood, instruction, interventions, feedback
Teaching - Q& A, accurate technical information, fault analysis, coaching
Learning strategies - tools and approaches, depth of understanding, checking out,
Unpacking situations, key events or hazards (ask first, joint understanding, clarity and understand learning points)
Lesson Debrief (overlaps with above on unpacking)

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Dear Listener

Thank you for taking time to listen to our podcasts we hope they are of use and welcome your feedback. Series 1 was very much for students and parents - but we found trainee instructors also liked the materials. Series 2 is a response from Potential Instructors who want to know what they need to know to become effective instructors (the what and how of teaching) and to pass DVSA qualifying exams.

For further resources and advice please see our facebook group for parents - teaching a learner to drive on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

For instructors see our facebook group for instructors on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

We update our facebook page with regular legal and DVSA updates - please follow us on our Drive Hart facebook page on: https://www.facebook.com/DriveHart

Thank you again for listening to our podcasts we hope they were of use in your teaching a learner to drive. If you have any queries please email us on admin@drivehart.com

Sarah Jane Hart & Jac Clayton
Directors at Drive Hart Ltd

This podcast covers some 8 key pointers on managing motorways and concludes with advice on getting professional instruction for learners who are near test ready on motorways and/or post test motorway instruction.

The key areas covered are:

what is a motorway
Who can use a motorway - in particular learners use of motorways
Speed
Signs and markings - know your highway code Signs and Signals for Motorwasy
Lane use and observations
Overtaking
Joining and leaving a motorway
Emergencies

Conclusion: Recommendation for Learner Instruction by Professional Approved Driving instructor.

Key links to support your understanding of motorway use can be found on:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/motorways-253-to-273

A useful AA Article also covers key points discussed:

https://www.theaa.com/driving-school/driving-lessons/advice/motorway-driving

For more information and support please see our public facebook group called "parents - teaching a learner to drive" where you can ask any questions on driving / teaching a learner https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

This podcasts provides an overview of some key points for dealing with Dual Carriageways, if you want more information, video guidance and assistance, Drive Hart are launching a new resource site called " Drive.Zone for Parents" in September available on low cost subscription basis covering all driving subjects.

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A key question Parents ask us is about the timing of starting instruction on Dual Carriageways for Supervising Parents:

It is key to ensure that you do not tackle dual carriageways too early, otherwise the learner can be overwhelmed and as they are usually faster speeds than other roads require greater car and skill. We would recommend getting the advice of your Approved Driving Instructor before starting dual carriageways on private practice.

The points raised in this podcast cover:

How to identify a dual carriageway and who can drive on it.
Any road with physical separation is a dual carriage irrespective of how many lanes it has unless its a motorway.
Can occur in any location urban, rural, city, signed dual carriageway.
Learners can be supervised on dual carriageways by Supervising Driver
We would only recommend taking a learner when they have sufficient control and confidence to take on the higher speeds.
Speed on dual carriageways and how this can be different from 70 national speed limit.
May be first time a learner has driven in higher gears so care,
steering can be very sensitive travelling at speed
safety gaps are imperative
Observations and knowledge of your surroundings and other users essential
Planning and anticipation is key to safety
normally subject to 70 mph national limit but can also be any specified / signed speed restriction eg 30, 40, 50 60mph so checking what applies is important etc.
Lanes and the all important observations.
Always travel on left, unless good reason to be on the right (ie approaching a roundabout where you need right lane, approach to move into slip on right to move across dual carriage, overtaking)
anticipation and planning and strong observations are key to safe dual carriage way driving.
Higher speeds mean that you should always know what is around you and keep safe gaps from other traffic.
Overtaking on dual carriageways
Look well ahead as you close on the vehicle in front of you
Use your MSPSL nice and early so do not get too close to vehicle your overtaking
Wait until you can see the vehicle in your rear view mirror that your overtaking before you move back left.
Smooth steering at all times but especially when moving around other vehicles.
Joining a dual carriage & leaving a dual carriageway
Joining: various ways to do this - pick up speed on the slip road, and keep in low gear ie 4th gear so you have some acceleration power. You still have to be prepared to stop if necessary because you don't have priority.
Leaving: save your braking until you are on the slip, before that plan ahead know where your exit is and ensure your in left lane.

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In this podcast we cover the process for Emerging left from a minor road into a major one. We go through the core driving process of Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear and Looking, Assessing Deciding and Acting.

We normally teach emerging (left and right) after a student has mastered turning left and right, as in particular emerging right involves more skill in terms of : clutch down, rolling first and more involved in decision making as you are crossing the path of other traffic.

This podcast provides an overview of Roundabouts - their purpose and 5 core aspects which often cause issues in negotiating them.

The presentation starts with the purpose of roundabouts and then the 5 core aspects which we teach students, covering

1.Approach - Speed / Gear / Positioning

2.Key Decision Making Process – LADA / Assessing Gaps

3.Lane Selection / Lane Discipline

4.Signals / Timing - On/Off

5.Strong Observations / Awareness & Discipline

Extract from our presentation on roundabouts:

Always Discuss the main Purpose of Roundabouts with your Learner - ask what they know!

•Meeting of two or more roads – to keep traffic moving

•Simple and Complex / Multi-lane

•Traffic light controlled and non controlled

•Don’t confuse with mini-roundabouts (separate session)

•Clockwise direction around island

•Give way to right

•Speed and Approach important

•Assessment of Safe Gaps to Join

•Method Important (Signals / Lane Selection / Discipline)

1. THE APPROACH – MSPSL

•Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear – Look and prepare as you approach the roundabout.

•Slow Down Early – Buy Yourself Time

•Low Gear (usually 1st or 2nd – depending on situation)

•Look for Signs / Markings – well in advance

•Remember look for exceptions to normal positioning (often by advance signs and markings, examples in Salisbury ring road)

•Position for lane selection – plan and anticipate

•Observations – look well ahead to see what's happening

2.KEY DECISION MAKING PROCESS – LADA!

●Look / Assess / Decide / Act – The Process

•Move Your Eyes: Right and Ahead

•Start Assessing Early

•Assess Traffic Speed and Volume from the right

•Look for Safe Gap (come in slow = better decision)

•If No Safe Gap, You Need To Stop!

•Don’t Assume The Driver In Front Will Go!

•Don’t Follow Other Drivers / Make your own decision!

3. LANE SELECTION / DISCIPLINE

•Look / Assess / Decide / Act

•Look at signs on approach to guide you

•Observations Critical

•General

•A: Turning Left (first exit) – left lane on approach

•B: Ahead (2nd exit) – left lane (unless directed otherwise)

•C: Turning Right (3rd exit) – right lane on approach - Inside / Outside principle

SIGNALS AND TIMING

•Signals / Signal Timing = Key To Safety

•Informs what you are doing, so all others know/see

•Visibly shows your intention (to go ahead / or turn)

•Timing is really important, can tells others to hold back

•Poor signals cause confusion and often accidents

In General

•Turning Left (first exit) •Left signal on Approach

•Ahead (second exit) •No Signal on Approach, •Left Signal After Passing First Exit

•Turing Right (third exit)•Right signal on approach •Left signal after passing second exit

5. STRONG OBSERVATIONS / AWARENESS CRITICAL

•Emphasis – Strong Observations / Awareness

•Look well ahead (know what's going on)

•Look and be aware of danger areas

•Expect and be ready for other drivers to do unexpected

•Watch body language of other cars

•Slow down – and observe – keep out of danger

•Beware Long Vehicles (If on inside of them on bend)

•If made a wrong decision on lanes – stay with it. •No late lane changes

•Before peeling away, always make sure left wing is safe

This podcast presented by Sarah Hart, A Graded ADI who is ORDIT registered and director of Drive Hart Limited.

The session covers some of the main problems associated the learning to drive syllabus from the perspective of the potential or approved instructor perspective.

Four main areas examined in terms of the problems that can arise with syllabus management and some suggestions on solutions, concluding with some key tips to assist those new to the industry.

Goals/Aims of syllabus delivery - what outcomes are being sought for your training: the podcast examine the problem of being rigid in syllabus delivery, inflexible to students needs or goals, or becoming over-focused just on test preparation. We advocate a clear aim/goal on preparing learners to be safe and competent drivers, who are also properly prepared for the UK Driving Test before presentation to test. A focus on safety and competency ensures a wider breadth of knowledge and skills which keep young drivers safe when they take on independent driving. The National publications (syllabus, standards for driving and teaching) set by the Government (Department of Vehicle Standards Agency, make it clear that the focus should be on safety and competency and link to these can be found below).

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-standard-for-driving-cars-and-light-vans-category-b

Knowledge and understanding of the syllabus - the breadth of the National Syllabus, as well as knowledge of each subject, need to brief students and taking a step by step approach to delivery. We recommend that you get detailed understanding of the DVSA Essential Skills booklet and the highway code as well as the national standards and syllabus mentioned above. But more than that, use your ADI trainer / coach to provide detailed professional knowledge of teaching the driving syllabus and get really familiar with how each subject is taught (step by step). A useful DVSA sponsored site is the safedriving for life site a link to which is provided below, which provides software for PDI revision on Part 1/Part 2 as well as a shop with the main text you will need to help you in your role, in particular the essential skills.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code
https://www.safedrivingforlife.info/shop/official-dvsa-guide-driving-essential-skills/

Delivery of the syllabus - client centered, detailed subject knowledge and breakdown for delivery in realistic steps, clear briefings before practice etc. Ensure you have this detailed understanding of each subject, its breakdown, how to brief your student initially and then how to walk them through the key steps.
Syllabus progression - needs to be logical and at the same time client/student centered and responsive to their needs.

In respect of the last two subjects is it really important to get a close understanding of what the DVSA expect of you in your key examinations to become a Driving Instructor and we strongly recommend you read the Guidance To Examiners publication (ADI1) for an insight into what they are looking to see in terms of competency:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-driving-examiners-carrying-out-instructor-tests-adi1

Preparing and Planning Private Driving Practice with a learner driver can save you time, money and stress. The Government Department responsible for Driving Tests estimates that around 70 hours tuition/practice is required to get a student ready for test of which around 45 hrs is taught and 22 hours it is assumed would be private practice with family or friends.

Focused and well planned practice can save you professional instruction costs and reduce the stress inherent in supervising a learner in car.

This podcast, hosted by Julia Ann Clayton (retired Assistant Chief Officer of Police, A Graded Approved Instructor and Director of Training Company Drive Hart Ltd) covers ten key issues / preparations that supervisors should consider before setting off on private practice supervision including:

Appropriate Car for the Learners Practice
Insurance and legal costs to cover the learner driving, also consider wider aspects eg does the insurance provider have any terms or conditions regarding supervising drivers, does the policy in place provide cover for any legal (civil or criminal) proceedings and costs.
Communication between you and your Approved Driving Instructor - Practice what has been taught by the ADI, if you don't have an ADI the onus will be on you to know the national driving syllabus and the skills that will be tested in the driving test.
Knowledge of the supervisors role, Road Traffic law and Highway Code, plus key driving processes is essential to prepare a learner for test.
Refresh your own driving skills and knowledge, and avoid passing on bad habits!
Adopting the "Right Approach" to practice (right subject, right place and right time), speak with your ADI on when to start practice, and what to practice, get regular updates on the learners progress on the syllabus.
Calmly review/debrief your practice - record your practice times and discuss any issues with your ADI.
Keep driving practice calm and as stress free as possible, Agree the plan with your learner and how your going to deal and debrief any events during the practice. If all else fails stop and cool things down!
Give Clear, concise, and well timed alerts, direction and instruction, slow practice down! it really helps the learner and you to manage the practice.
Learn how to identify and put right common driving faults and discuss them with your learner. Look on line, get advice and talk to your ADI, fault identification is what they do every day, and they should be able to give you advice on any specific recurrent faults to look out for with your learner.

Many of the points covered are further unpacked in other podcasts in our series. We hope this resource is of use to parents and prospective instructors alike.

Some Key links mentioned in this podcast:

Parents - Teaching a Learner to Drive (free group for parents on facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

Government advice on learning to drive
https://www.gov.uk/driving-lessons-learning-to-drive

ROSPA advice on private practice
https://www.rospa.com/resources/hubs/young-drivers/learning-to-drive/private-driving-practice

NB: regarding Insurance issues - there are many insurance companies who also provide advice on insurance for learner drivers but to avoid recommendations we simply advise a google search on learner driver insurance and get quotes from different providers.

This Podcast provides an overview of the Supervising Drivers Role; the podcast is delivered by Julia Clayton, who is a retired Assistant Chief Constable (police), Director of Drive Hart (Government Approved Instructor Training Company) and qualified Grade A Instructor with some 30 years experience of law (criminal and civil).

The podcast looks at the legal aspects of your supervision role, outlining the rules and responsibilities involved in the role and provides some practical advice on what to do and advice to seek before setting off to conduct private practice with a learner driver.

Key pointers:

Ensure you understand what your role requires you to do - you need to be active not passive in ensuring driving practice is kept safe.
Check your/learners insurance cover properly. Ensure it fully covers the learner and you for practice driving. Some insurance companies are putting additional requirements on supervision of learners (eg increasing the age of the supervisor is just one) so speak to them, don't just assume it will cover you or the learner - check!
Ask whether the insurance cover in place also provides for funding for legal cover should the learner or your actions as supervisor be subject to criminal or civil proceedings and costs. Do not underestimate how important this can be, civil cases where compensation/damages are being sought can be very costly.
Ensure you vehicle is fully legal, tax, insurance, MOT and display L Plates as required when taking a learner out.
Speak with your Approved Driving Instructor on when to start private practice and what subjects to cover, where and when - the principle: practice was has been taught by the Approved Driving Instructor where possible.
Understand that the law expects you to be active in your role, ensuring practice is kept safe (for you and all other road users), if you are found not to have given instruction or made an intervention in the event of an accident, you may find yourself liable for criminal or civil proceedings as well as the learner driver.
The standard expected of a learner driver is that of a competent experienced driver, if they fall below that standard, as supervisor you are expected to keep practice safe and may be asked to account for what you did or did not do to rectify careless or dangerous driving by the learner in the event of proceedings.
There is a wealth of case law which underpins these points, before you set off supervising driving practice we recommend taking advice from an approved Driving Instructor and where possible to work in conjunction with an ADI so that you practice what has already been taught by the professional.

For further information and support for Parents and Supervising Drivers see our facebook page and our public facebook groups for parents and those who want to become instructors, links below:

"Parents - Teaching a Learner To Drive"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

national Standards referred to in the podcast can be found on:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/car-and-small-van-driving-syllabus

"Driving Instructor Training - Information and Advice"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/931188437661404

A link to our Drive Hart facebook page is provided be

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Introduction to what a blind spot check is and an short overview of when you should check blind spots and when you should restrict it to a simple shoulder check.

Dont forget we have lots of other resources on our facebook group for parents called: parents - teaching a learner to drive
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and if you are a trainee instructor on our group for instructors called: Driving Instructor Training: information & Advice (public page)
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This is 6th element of the MSPSLADA process - Look. This podcast looks at the need to look and observe from two perspectives, the learners observations and your role to observe the learner and checking out what they see, register and what they intend doing about what they see.

This is the 5th element of the MSPSL routine where we are talking about speed and gear element. The key to success is discussed, covering plan and anticipate - early instruction, slow speed down and lower gear and give your decision making time (so you can look, assess decide and act).

We have a e-book which covers this in more detail which is currently available to read free on Kindle amazon...see link below

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Supervising-Learner-Driver-Successful-Practice-ebook/dp/B08GSRNVHS

Supervising a Learner Driver - Tool Kit for Successful Private Practice: Saves Time, Stress & Money (Drive Hart - Drive Safe Book 1)

Positioning is a key element of the core driving process MSPSL, and is mentioned twice in the Governments top 10 reasons for learners failing their driving test, hitting number 4 and number 7 in respect of positioning when turning right and normal driving position.

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This short podcast talks about the final key decision making element of the core driving process - Assess, Decide and Act. it is key to give time to this final decision making element and slowing it down on approach enables this.

Signals can be confusing, this podcast provides a timely reminder on when and why you should signal. Remembering of course that signals are assessed in the UK driving test, including making unnecessary signals.

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This podcast covers the issues and problems around traffic lights. It is the number 6 of 10 reasons for test failure according to the .Gov site

Problems:

Not seeing or understanding what the lights mean - Red, Red/Amber, Green, Amber -
Failing to stop at red
Entering Cycle box at lights - not stopping at your stop line
Turning right - whilst waiting the lights change, but dont clear the junction
Progressing at a green light (any direction) but junction is not clear, or road going into not clear.
Blocking traffic when turning right - not seen the obstruction, blocks traffic
Not giving way to oncoming traffic when turning right - with lights on Green. So causing them to avoid collision or blocking road

Solutions

Get to know the sequence and mean of the traffic lights (discussed at length)

Red - stop
Red/Amber - stop
Green - go (if safe to do so - always check) and remember give way to oncoming traffic
Amber - stop (if you can do so safely )

Anticipation and planning before you get to the lights is critical, so you respond correctly
Key tips and issues for turning, left - going ahead and turning right discussed at length
point of turn at traffic light controlled right turns is further back as a more sweeping turn right

Safety issues

Green may mean go - if it is safe to do so, don't assume it will be -
Always check if it is clear and safe to proceed
if turning right on green light always remember you still have to give way to oncoming traffic - because your crossing their lane - many accidents caused by drivers not remembering this one!
Don't gamble with Amber - don't rush to get through - plan ahead anticipate the need to stop and slow down in advance of lights to see what stage of the sequence they are at

Supervising drivers:

Must know the lights sequence and meaning and road markings (cyclists box)
must be aware of the safety points above - learners will need help and support understanding right turns - ie green means go, but still have to give way to oncoming traffic
Be prepared to prompt the learner in advance, what are the lights doing....what might happen next, etc.

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This podcast covers the pre-test preparations for learners and covers one of the top five reasons for test failure according to the .Gov statistics.

As always parents supervising learners have a key role in embedding this discipline - which we discussed in Podcast "Moving Off without kangaroos! lurching or Stalling" (season 1 episode 5).

Problems

lack of observations (core 6 point when moving off)
pulling out in front of traffic
not seeing traffic from rear
forgetting the blind spot checks
not exercising control when moving off - rolling back etc

Solutions - Use the 6 point checks and control of Moving Off

6 core checks - left shoulder, left door mirror, rear view, forwards, right door mirror and right blind spot check
make sure your learner does not just look but see and decide / act
When moving off from right - ensure you start from right shoulder and do the checks - going to your left (still 1 - 6 but reverse order)

Key tips for Supervising Drivers

make sure you also check before the learner moves off that it is clear, and ensure they do the checks by prompting them if you need to.
Do not let them move off without having done the 1-6 observations
To help student become independent - don't do the checks before the student as this prompts them - they need to remember of their own accord!

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This podcast covers the process of turning right into a side road. This is one of the top 5 reasons for test failure according to the statistics from .Gov - So whilst this seems easy, it can be a challenge to a supervising driver to guide and advise the learner on if they don't have the core driving process guiding the learners actions.

As in the previous podcasts the core driving process is the foundation stone for successful driving practice - Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear, Look - Assess, Decide and Act. We go through the process for turning right step by step. That in turning right this would start about 8-10 car lengths before the turn.

But as a supervising driver, you can really improve practice by ensuring you get ahead of the student, and give clear and concise instruction well in advance about 20 car lengths back - and crucially has time to start their MSPSL-ADA process 8-10 car lengths back.

So having got your instruction to your learner out early - we step through the process

Mirrors (change of speed - slowing down) rear and right (change of direction mirror)
Signal (right) indicating to others your intention
Position - this is the main cause of problems for learners; must ensure they are positioned alongside the center line (if the road is wide enough to allow that) so don't obstruct following traffic and they can see what your intention is from signal and positioning (turning right). Get to point of turn - front bumper level with lines in middle of side road into which your turning. Some tips on assessing point of turn in podcast.
Speed - should have been slowed down on approach and make assessment as to whether you can turn in second gear (clear road, open junction, no oncoming traffic), or approach in first gear (if closed junction, oncoming traffic) with view to stop at point of turn.
Stopping at point of turn - can cause some issues - when starting up - focus on POM (prepare, observe, and get ready to move off - but when turning right you need to guide your learner to keep the car really slow (clutch control) but need to have fast steering to achieve a right angled entry to the road on the right.
Looking / Assessing / Deciding and Acting on what is seen - essential to for the learner to make strong observations into side road before you commit to turn and be prepared to stop at point of turn if there are any obstructions, oncoming traffic or other reasons which might impede progress into the road.
Key safety note: keep your wheels straight if you stop at point of turn
New Road - new mirrors (rear and right) to ensure you know who is behind you and to your right (if anyone overtaking)

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This podcast covers how to turn into a side road on the left. In this early manoeuvre the parent supervisors role is key in ensuring the following:

Give the Learner really early instruction - don't leave it to the last minute - about 20 car lengths back tell them what you want them to do (clearly and simply) to give them time to process your information and then to respond....
Start/prompt the learner to use the - Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear and look/assess/decide and act (our core driving process) 8-10 lengths before the turn.
Get the speed down to below 10 mph or lower on approach as this gives greater car control
Observations need to be strong into the junction to see if any obstructions and mirrors and observations when you have straighten up in your new road to see who is behind you (rear mirror) and right mirror (to see who is overtaking if anyone).
Strong observations - as you turn watch what is coming up alongside, when in new road check rear and right to see if anyone is overtaking or coming up behind you!
Keep it slow when turn is difficulty, or closed (cannot see into the new road) probably 1st gear below 10 mph. If slightly open and can see into the new road can be taken at 2nd but keep speed slow.

Summary Key pointers:

Early instruction is key - be clear and concise "I want you to take the next road on the left"
Strong use of the core driving process (MSPSL-ADA) and observations
Get the speed out - approach slowly and in correct gear (1st or 2nd)

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This podcast covers the all important skill of being able to stop a car once you have moved off. As a parent supervising a learner it is important not to overestimate how the learner may be phased by this - they have just got going and need to keep it slow (first gear) in the first few attempts.

The process for stopping is covered step by step under the headings of: P.O.S

P - Place (Save Convenient and Legal - SCALP for short) with targets for them to aim for, like Stop at the postbox ahead!
O - Observations /mirror work before slowing down to stop,
- including indications if needed -
- in this case slowing down to stop on left (rear and left mirrors)
S - Stopping Process - the key steps to a controlled stop (come off the gas ,
- cover (ie just hover over) the clutch/brake, (this gets them off the gas)
- and then a buss or two car lengths before the target you identified for stopping, its clutch down - use the momentum to then steer
- use imaginary clock face - 11 oclock, towards kerb, then 1 pm - straighten up)...
- and then gently brake to stop
- secure handbrake,
- into neutral and
- switch off any indication you put on

It is an automatic process to an experienced driver, so supervisors need to reacquaint themselves with a process that has become second nature and done without conscious thought - if you are to be successful as a supervising driver of a learner - you have to recall the things that have become automatic to you to help them!

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in this podcast we explore why learner drivers under parents supervision often have difficulty with moving off. Often the issue is caused because the process of moving off has become so automatic to a supervising driver, that they have forgotten the key points of learning to move off (its become so automatic to them).... in particular the need to hold at bite for count of 3 in order to get smooth transition.

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Observe
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The cockpit drill is a routine that is designed to maintain your control over the car. If the cockpit drill elements are incorrectly or not adjusted it can make observations difficult, or impede your use of the pedals. So it is essential. For other free resources and information see our web and you tube sites:

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The routine is designed to be done in sequence so that mirrors are done last - ensuring that after you have adjusted everything you can see out of your mirrors.

Sequence is important: D.H.S.S.S.M

Doors - are they all secure shut (including the boot)
Handbrake - is it on so you dont roll back whilst preparing to set off
Seat Adjustments - all done so you can reach pedals (slight bend in knee) and also check the Head Restraint
Steering Wheel - so when you reach forwards your wrists touch top of wheel and you can see the dials (remember steering wheels adjust up and down as well further away or nearer)
Seat Belt - not twisted and secure
Mirrors - lastly check all interior and exterior mirrors.

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Wet Weather Driving is a feature of May, if your caught in flooding conditions, couple of key tips - be seen (lights), Slow Down, Avoid deep puddles or flows of water, watch out for other drivers actions they may be wanting to avoid water flows - anticipate. Watch out for HGVs spray can momentarily blur your view to the front and make sure your wipers are working properly and blades fit for purpose. Above all avoid driving in flooding conditions and never go into water that you dont know the depth of, it can hide pote holes. Avoid harsh braking & slow it down !

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Parents, supervising a learner driver is a difficult sometimes daunting task. But you can avoid stress by knowing how to get them ready. Mirror work (poor observations, failing to check mirrors) are among the top 5 reasons for failing a driving test. So we have prepared a short aid for remembering which mirrors you check

We cover in the podcast advice on use of the car Mirrors for:

Change of speed - rear view
Change of direction - relevant door mirror (left for left move, right for right move)
Turning left / right - rear view, left mirror (for turning Left) with final check as you turn in left mirror (for cyclists etc)
New road - rear mirror and right
Stopping - on left - rear view (change of speed) and left mirror before you steer left . stopping on right - rear view and right mirror
Moving Off - at Traffic lights for example - (the rainbow check) left mirror, rear view mirror , right mirror.

Embed this in your driving, and teaching your learner the principles becomes so easy! and they are kept safer, for their life on the road.

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Welcome to Skill.Zone for Parents who are supervising learner drivers.

Exciting new resources are about to be lauched by Drive Hart in support of parents check out our website - also check out our public parents facebook site on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524645638669371

In this first episode, the Directors of Drive Hart, Approved Instructors Sarah Hart and Julia Clayton discuss how parents can get better control over supervised driving practice with a learner.

Our 6 point - Key Tips for parents teaching their son/daughter to drive:

Manage your expectations, learners cannot and should not be asked to approach junctions as fast as an experienced driver - slow it down for success (dont worry about whats behind you, you have L plates on!)
Plan your practice area, don't just do a drive around, as this can take the learner into areas and situations they cannot cope with, and it stresses you both out! Most experienced Instructors have "Nursery Slopes to start practice on" - identify quiet urban area with some easy junctions and low levels of traffic.
Speak to your Approved Instructor, practice what has been taught and get advice on where to go and any teaching tips (good instructors will be willing to do this!)
Getting ahead of the student, you need to have eyes on stalks - looking ahead as you supervise to spot risks or issues to help them manage the driving. Better to manage out a risk early than leaving it all to get out of hand, so if you see something say it and help.
Giving clear and concise directions, well in advance, (yes a long time before you would normally as an experienced driver) to give them time to process what they have to do.
Reducing the speed on approach is a key tip, it takes much of the stress out of the practice. Speed is the one main cause of private practice stress and problems, slow it down!

Our next episode covers cockpit/controls and mirror work which is really important for the parent supervisor to know and reinforce in practice.

In coming weeks were are opening a SKILL.ZONE Parents and Instructors On line Resource Center with short sessions/seminars for Parents with video input, showing how to coach key driving subjects, look out for this on https://www.sarahhartdrivingschool.com

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