I have had a few interesting (read challenging) pupils recently that seem not to appreciate that they need to THINK whilst they are driving - particularly when they have been around the same route - not just at another occasion - but THAT DAY !!!
With this in mind, I have gone around a supposedly familiar route (with the inevitable issues of where to bake, mirrors and being in the wrong gear). After explaining AGAIN, what the issues were, I have tried to get the pupil to imagine where the have been and the issued that may arise and the problems they have had.
Once they have 'imagined' themselves around the route, we have gone round it in reality again and it seems that they have finally got the idea. I have then set them a bit of homework, where I have asked them to think about a route we can do on our next lesson. Once they have explained where they would like to go, I have asked them about the issues that are on that route and then we have driven it - with much improved results !!!
I am hoping that I may be able to develop the idea and use it more often with more of my 'challenging' pupils.
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The idea is that the examiner will give the pupil some directions or tell them to follow signs towards a destination. In this time, the pupil will drive for about 10 minutes without instruction from the examiner. The pupil will be able to ask questions to confirm the direction they are able to go. driving lessons manchester
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