Teaching A Learner To Drive?

Speed/Gear - Keep It Slow & Low!

September 14, 2021 DriveHart Season 1 Episode 14
Teaching A Learner To Drive?
Speed/Gear - Keep It Slow & Low!
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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

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Introduction - Speed and Gear in MSPSLADA routine
Problems with Speed/Gear
Plan And Anticipate - see whats ahead
Slow and Low Gear - get the speed out to give time to decide!
Give Time For Look/Assess/Decide & Act
Roundabout Approach Example
Conclusion - Slow/Low - Gives You/learner Greater Control - key skill for supervisor/instructor
Book Available on Amazon Kindle - Supervising A Learner Driver ToolKit