Be fully prepared when teaching young people to drive safely. The driving supervisor needs to have an supporting attitude as well as be well aware of current safe driving practices.

Be sure you are fully prepared before embarking onto the highway. Foremost, are you old enough to teach driving? You must be over twenty-one years old. You must also have a valid driving licence which you have held for at least three years.Are learners insured to drive the car you will be using. If you need to get the driver insured then consider Coverbox, a great provider of car insurance for young drivers. Next, brush up on driving rules by taking a driver’s course or reading through the newest Highway Code.

Is the learner driver ready to venture out onto the road? Ensure that he has a provisional license. It is a good idea for the learner to have a few lessons with a professional instructor who can show them the underlying theory of driving. Always ensure you use a safe vehicle and get the learner to help you check the lights, brakes and tyres are functioning normally.

It is a good idea to have a route prepared. To prevent learners getting distracted and tired start with short trips. Gradually increase the route distance and acquaint the learner to a variety of conditions. Experience is needed of driving on a variety of road types – narrow to dual carriageway and in all weather conditions.

The supervisor needs to remain relaxed at all times and be constructive. Always encourage the driver and don’t denigrate mistakes. You should occasionally ask the learner to point out potential hazards. Make sure that the driver is reminded to use the indicators properly and look in the rear mirrors before carrying out any manoeuvres. It is important to reinforce good habits. If something dangerous happens, pull over somewhere safely and inform the driver what they did wrong but in a constructive fashion. At the end of the practice session discuss what occurred in a positive manner.

Learner drivers need to be taught good habits in a way that they will remember when they drive alone. One day they will be teaching learners themselves.