“Practice like your life depends on it, because it does!” I say this at the end of pretty much every video I make, and you see this phrase quite often in our course materials. Clearly, I think practice is important when a student is learning the techniques of collision-free driving. I hope you do, too. […]

Most of the parents that use Driver Ed in a Box® are not teachers themselves, and this can make them a little nervous when tasked with teaching their own teenager how to drive. Lucky for them, though, they’re using Driver Ed in a Box®, and we’ve got lots of ways to help alleviate that anxiety. […]

We get a lot of feedback from both parents and students about the commentary system we use in Driver Ed in a Box®, and one of the most common things people say about it is how much it helps them with communication during the lesson. We’re always glad to hear that because that’s what it’s […]

Peer pressure is nothing new and something we’ve all encountered. I want to point out, though, that you may find it in places you don’t expect. One of those places falls squarely in my area of expertise, so I’m going to tell you about it in this week’s coaching tip. Peer pressure while you’re driving […]

This coaching tip is all about alleviating your fears, your doubts that maybe you’re not cut out to teach your teen to drive. It’s so important that your teen learn to drive safely, that perhaps you feel like it’s something that should just be left to a professional. Well, I could see how you might […]

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 […]

This coaching tip isn’t just for your teen, it’s for everyone that drives (even you!). When you’re driving on the road, the road is not the main focus. (Of course, you need to scan the road for debris, potholes, etc.,) The traffic scene – more specifically, the “relevant” parts of the traffic scene. Where are […]

Most vehicles today use an automatic transmission, and unless you’re teaching your teen to use a sport or muscle car, chances are your teen is learning to drive on an automatic transmission. It may just happen to be that the vehicle you have to teach your teen to drive with is a manual transmission vehicle, […]

Every driver knows about the Blind Spots (we hope!). Those are the areas around your vehicle that are obstructed from your view while you are sitting in your driver seat, looking ahead or in the mirrors. There actually several blind spots, but the ones most people think about when they hear Blind Spots are the […]

Today we conclude our series on the 5 Parts of a Successful Lesson, and today’s part is Part 5: Preview the Next Lesson. You’ve finished your review of the day’s lesson and practice session, and now it’s time to talk with your teen about what the two of you will be doing the next time […]