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This podcast covers the process of turning right into a side road.  This is one of the top 5 reasons for test failure according to the statistics from .Gov  - So whilst this seems easy, it can be a challenge to a supervising driver to guide and advise the learner on if they don't have the core driving process guiding the learners actions.

As in the previous podcasts the core driving process is the foundation stone for successful driving practice - Mirrors, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear, Look - Assess, Decide and Act.   We go through the process for turning right step by step.  That in turning right this would start about 8-10 car lengths before the turn.  

But as a supervising driver, you can really improve practice by ensuring you get ahead of the student, and give clear and concise instruction well in advance about 20 car lengths back - and crucially has time to start their MSPSL-ADA process 8-10 car lengths back.

So having got your instruction to your learner out early - we step through the process

• Mirrors (change of speed - slowing down) rear and right (change of direction mirror)

• Signal (right) indicating to others your intention

• Position - this is the main cause of problems for learners;  must ensure they are positioned alongside the center line (if the road is wide enough to allow that) so don't obstruct following traffic and they can see what your intention is from signal and positioning (turning right).  Get to point of turn - front bumper level with lines in middle of side road into which your turning.  Some tips on assessing point of turn in podcast. 

• Speed - should have been slowed down on approach and make assessment as to whether you can turn in second gear (clear road, open junction, no oncoming traffic), or approach in first gear (if closed junction, oncoming traffic) with view to stop at point of turn. 

• Stopping at point of turn - can cause some issues - when starting up - focus on POM (prepare, observe, and get ready to move off - but when turning right you need to guide your learner to

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This podcast covers how to turn into a side road on the left.  In  this early manoeuvre the parent supervisors role is key in ensuring the following:  

• Give the Learner really early instruction - don't leave it to the last minute - about 20 car lengths back tell them what you want them to do (clearly and simply) to give them time to process your information and then to respond....  

• Start/prompt the learner to use the -  Mirror, Signal, Position, Speed/Gear and look/assess/decide and act  (our  core driving process)   8-10 lengths before the turn.   

• Get the speed down to below 10 mph or lower on approach as this gives greater car control

• Observations need to be strong into the junction to see if any obstructions and mirrors and observations when you have straighten up in your new road to see who is behind you (rear mirror) and right mirror (to see who is overtaking if anyone). 

• Strong observations - as you turn watch what is coming up alongside, when in new road check rear and right to see if anyone is overtaking or coming up behind you!

• Keep it slow when turn is difficulty, or closed (cannot see into the new road) probably 1st gear below 10 mph.  If slightly open and can see into the new road can be taken at 2nd but keep speed slow. 

Summary Key pointers:

Early instruction is key - be clear and concise "I want you to take the next road on the left"
Strong use of the core driving process (MSPSL-ADA) and observations
Get the speed out - approach slowly and in correct gear (1st or 2nd) 



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This podcast covers the all important skill of being able to stop a car once you have moved off.  As a parent supervising a learner it is important not to overestimate how the learner may be phased by this - they have just got going and need to keep it slow (first gear) in the first few attempts.  

The process for stopping is covered step by step under the headings of: P.O.S

• P   -  Place (Save Convenient and Legal - SCALP for short) with targets for them to aim for, like Stop at the postbox ahead!

• O  -  Observations /mirror work before slowing down to stop, 
  • including indications if needed -
  •  in this case slowing down to stop on left (rear and left mirrors)

• S  -  Stopping Process - the key steps to a controlled stop (come off the gas , 
  • cover (ie just hover over) the clutch/brake, (this gets them off the gas)
  • and then a buss or two car lengths before the target you identified for stopping, its  clutch down - use the momentum to then steer
  • use imaginary clock face - 11 oclock, towards kerb, then 1 pm - straighten up)...
  • and then gently brake to stop
  • secure handbrake, 
  • into neutral and 
  • switch off any indication you put on

It is an automatic process to an experienced driver, so supervisors need to reacquaint themselves with a process that has become second nature and done without conscious thought - if you are to be successful as a supervising driver of a learner - you have to recall the things that have become automatic to you to help them! 

If you interested in more support we have a package of short courses for parent supervisors which includes full video demos and key tips like the above and much more - which could save you time, money and stress - just  visit our website learn centre called Skill.Zone for parents on

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in this podcast we explore why learner drivers under parents supervision often have difficulty with moving off.  Often the issue is caused because the process of moving off has become so automatic to a supervising driver, that they have forgotten the key points of learning to move off (its become so automatic to them).... in particular the need to hold at bite for count of 3 in order to get smooth transition.  

In this podcast we explore the process of P.O.M which stands for

• Prepare 
• Observe
• Move Off  

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The cockpit drill is a routine that is designed to maintain your control over the car.  If the cockpit drill elements are incorrectly or not adjusted it can make observations difficult, or impede your use of the pedals.  So it is essential.  For other free resources and information see our web and you tube sites:   

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The routine is designed to be done in sequence so that mirrors are done last - ensuring that after you have adjusted everything you can see out of your mirrors.

Sequence is important:  D.H.S.S.S.M

• Doors - are they all secure shut (including the boot)
• Handbrake - is it on so you dont roll back whilst preparing to set off
• Seat Adjustments - all done so you can reach pedals (slight bend in knee) and also check the Head Restraint
• Steering Wheel - so when you reach forwards your wrists touch top of wheel and you can see the dials (remember steering wheels adjust up and down as well further away or nearer)
• Seat Belt - not twisted and secure
• Mirrors - lastly check all interior and exterior mirrors.    

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Wet Weather Driving is a feature of May, if your caught in flooding conditions, couple of key tips - be seen (lights), Slow Down, Avoid deep puddles or flows of water, watch out for other drivers actions they may be wanting to avoid water flows - anticipate.  Watch out for HGVs spray can momentarily blur your view to the front and make sure your wipers are working properly and blades fit for purpose.  Above all avoid driving in flooding conditions and never go into water that you dont know the depth of, it can hide pote holes.   Avoid harsh braking & slow it down !  


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Parents, supervising a learner driver is a difficult sometimes daunting task.  But you can avoid stress by knowing how to get them ready.   Mirror work (poor observations, failing to check mirrors)  are among the top 5 reasons for failing a driving test.  So we have prepared a short aid for remembering which mirrors you check 

We cover in the podcast advice on use of the car Mirrors for:

1. Change of speed - rear view 
2. Change of direction - relevant door mirror (left for left move, right for right move)
3. Turning left / right - rear view, left mirror (for turning Left) with final check as you turn in left mirror (for cyclists etc) 
4. New road - rear mirror and right   
5. Stopping - on left - rear view (change of speed) and left mirror before you steer left .  stopping on right - rear view and right mirror
6. Moving Off - at Traffic lights for example - (the rainbow check)  left mirror, rear view mirror , right mirror.  

Embed this in your driving, and teaching your learner the principles becomes so easy!  and they are kept safer, for their life on the road.

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Welcome to Skill.Zone for Parents who are supervising learner drivers.

In this first episode, the Directors of Drive Hart, Approved Instructors Sarah Hart and Julia  Clayton discuss how parents can get better control over supervised driving practice with a learner.  

Our 6 point - Key Tips for parents teaching their son/daughter to drive:    

1. Manage your expectations, learners cannot and should not be asked to approach junctions as fast as an experienced driver - slow it down for success (dont worry about whats behind you, you have L plates on!) 
2. Plan your practice area, don't just do a drive around, as this can take the learner into areas and situations they cannot cope with, and it stresses you both out!   Most experienced Instructors have "Nursery Slopes to start practice on" - identify quiet urban area with some easy junctions  and low levels of traffic.  
3. Speak to your Approved Instructor, practice what has been taught and get advice on where to go and any teaching tips (good instructors will be willing to do this!) 
4. Getting ahead of the student, you need to have eyes on stalks - looking ahead as you supervise to spot risks or issues to help them manage the driving. Better to manage out a risk early than leaving it all to get out of hand, so if you see something say it and help.  
5. Giving clear and concise directions,  well in advance,  (yes a long time before you would normally as an experienced driver) to give them time to process what they have to do.  
6. Reducing the speed on approach is a key tip, it takes much of the stress out of the practice.  Speed is the one main cause of private practice stress and problems, slow it down! 

Our next episode covers cockpit/controls  and mirror work which is really important for the parent supervisor to know and reinforce in practice.    

In coming weeks were are opening a SKILL.ZONE  Parents and Instructors On line Resource Center with short sessions/seminars for Parents with video input, showing how to coach key driving subjects, look out for this on https://www.sarahhartdrivingschool.com

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