Is Your Teen Ready for the Road? A Parent’s Guide to Structured Driving Practice
Building a Foundation
The overall aim of this section is to build a strong foundation upon which to continue the learning process. The primary focus will be on developing basic vehicle control skills.
Learning Goals
- Preparing to drive
- Vehicle controls
- Moving off and stopping
- Steering
- Changing gears
- Scanning
- Reversing
Where to go
Learning is easier in distraction-free zones:
- Quiet back streets
- Long straight roads
- Areas without stop signs, roundabouts, or traffic lights
Safety First: If you live in a busy traffic area, the supervising driver should drive to and from a quiet location. New learners need fewer traffic distractions to build confidence.
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1. Preparing to Drive
Learning Goal: Make all the required adjustments to enable safe, comfortable and effective control of the vehicle.
What you need
- Current learner licence.
- L plates correctly displayed.
- Supervising driver seated beside you.
- Registered and roadworthy vehicle.
Learning Content
- Seat and steering column adjustments.
- Correct seatbelt fastening.
- Mirror adjustment.
- Identifying vehicle blind spots.
Facts and Tips
A good driving position promotes effective car control and helps reduce driver fatigue. Correct adjustment of the seatbelt reduces the risk of injury in a crash.
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