I’ve said it over and over that learning to drive collision-free is a matter of lots and lots of in-vehicle practice. However, it’s important to remember that learning to drive happens in the classroom, too. In fact, in the beginning the classroom is where your student learns the most.
Reading the text, watching the videos prepares the student for their in-vehicle training which many students appreciate, especially at the outset of their behind-the-wheel practice. Watching someone drive in a video, reading about the different collision-free driving techniques are no substitute for actual in-vehicle experience, but they do prime the student’s mind for the practice session.
It’s understandable that your teen might be a little nervous before they slide behind the wheel of the vehicle for a new driving lesson. However, going through the classroom with earnest effort will do a lot to help them feel and be more confident and prepared.
Watch this video to see Patrick Barrett, the Driver Education Guru, explain more about how the classroom preparation can help build neural pathways that cement the practical experience with the driving skills.