Learning aims:
- Learn how to plan the first driving lesson for a complete beginner.
- Deliver your lesson to your trainer, who will play the role of the pupil.
Relevant competencies:
You’ll be able to demonstrate all 17 competencies when you deliver this lesson.
Follow these steps:
- Watch the video tutorial
- Check out the study materials (see the ‘Materials’ tab above)
- Complete the quiz on the next page to check your understanding
- Complete the ACTIVITY so you are ready to practice in-car with your trainer
Watch:
SUBJECTS #1
In this video, Howard explores how to plan the beginner’s first driving lesson:
ADI PART 3 – SUBJECT – Beginners first lesson
Activity
In-car activity to practice with your trainer.
Plan a lesson for a complete beginner:
- Break this lesson down in to small bite-sized chunks
- Deliver the lesson in a suitable practice area
- Drive your student to the training area and deliver a demonstration of some of the main controls
- Be prepared to fix any faults your learner makes
Your trainer will provide feedback on how you are doing after each section.
Tips:
Watch the short video guides in the MATERIALS tab above. Here you’ll find all the basic driving skills broken down including:
- Cockpit Drill
- Moving Off
- Stopping
- Steering & Gears
Watch:
PDI delivers the beginner’s first driving lesson
Watch a PDI put together all the skills he has learned so far by ‘teaching’ his trainer to move off and stop:
PDI delivers Beginners First Lesson to ORDIT Trainer
Points to consider
When planning this lesson topic, consider the following points:
- First impressions, building rapport and teamwork
- Suitable practice areas and time of day
- What does the pupil want to achieve (expectations)?
- What are their concerns?
- Balance talking with practice (20/80)
- Client-centred NOT generic (make it relevant to them)
- Use of visual aids, handouts and videos
- Effective use of questions and active listening skills
- Clarification of words and terminology (jargon explained)
- Dry runs & stationary practice
- Refer to DES for correct information & advice
Suggested lesson structure (ROMPS):
- The day before, call your pupil the day and put them at ease
- On the day, be on time clean car & well presented
- Eyesight / Licence checks (learning opportunity)
- Recap on previous experience (push bike, go karts, gamer)
- Agree goals (objectives)
- Interactive demo drive to area (clutch, steering, controls)
- Get to work on main points (goals) – practicing the following:
- Enter / Exit vehicle (Dutch reach)
- Cockpit Drill (DSSSM)
- Main Controls (practice)
- Starting the engine
- Moving off (POM)
- Stopping (MSM)
- Safe places & Positioning (judgement, ref points & SCALP)
- Steering (pull/push or rotational not fixed)
- Gears (not looking down & palming)
- Hill starts and balancing the clutch
- Use junctions to practice moving, stopping, steering
- Drive back home – an opportunity to consolidate learning
- Summary / progress record / reflective log
- Book the next lesson?
- Learning agreement signed
- Payment plan
How-2-Drive Ultimate Guides
I’ve made a series of instructional videos for you to share with your learners:
