Driving solo is an important phase in their learning process. They’ll continue to gain experience but have full responsibility for their own driving decisions. It’s also a time when they’re at risk of becoming over-confident. This is when bad habits can creep into their driving.
As a coach, you should check in on your learner every few months. That way you can identify and eliminate any bad habits before they become part of their normal driving. This will make sure they’re maintaining the necessary skills to be a safe driver.
Some new drivers may welcome a check-up drive, but others may not want one. For those drivers, you may need to explain that check-up drives will help them to prepare for the full licence test.
On check-up drives, you should also practise hazard detection and response ahead of sitting the full licence test. This will make sure your restricted licence holder goes into the test fully prepared.