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Talking to your learner while driving

Teaching someone how to drive at higher speeds requires really clear communication. Drive covers how to give helpful and productive instructions, and how to manage mistakes.

Coaching for the restricted licence test

This means checking over their shoulder before pulling out from the kerb, turning (if necessary), changing lanes, crossing over cycle lanes or bus lanes, merging or parking. Speed control
Your learner must travel at a safe speed and within the speed limit.

Design your own lessons with Drive

Skill sessions are arranged as follows:

Set up and get moving
Driving on the road
Parking, turning around and hills
City and town driving
Driving on multi-lane roads
Driving to the conditions
Higher speed driving
Bonus skills.

Information for coaches

Professionals can also be helpful if you find you are both struggling to make progress on a particular part of driving – reverse parallel parking is a common one. As a coach, you can ask to sit in the back of the car for the session.

Planning a good practice session

Teaching someone to drive isn’t just about getting in the car and driving. Drive covers the top 7 things you need to do before, during and after your practise session.

Where to practise

Teaching someone to drive? It’s a good idea to plan your driving routes before you get in the car. Drive covers why and how to plan your route.

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