Advice for parents giving driving lessons to their children

Supporting your child on their driving first driving lessons may be a great experience for both of you, but it can also be a stressful and anxious time. It is well worth giving this proper thought, not only to avoid stress and arguments, but also to get the best out of this driving practice.

When driving, keep the following in mind:

• You are a supervisor, not a passenger. Be vigilant and keep an eye on the learner’s actions. Remain composed and offer constructive criticism.
• Remember to pause for a conversation, a drink or a snack. It will help to relax both of you. It goes without saying, however, that you should avoid eating and drinking during the driving lesson.
• Put your phones away, as this will avoid unnecessary distractions
• Make sure your insurance covers you before giving any driving lessons. Most insurance companies do not cover for this scenario by default, and driving without insurance cover is the last thing you want.
• Be encouraging and try to focus on positive feedback

Taking driving lessons from your parents is very helpful practice, but there is not substitute for the input of a professional driving instructor. Ideally, you will want to do a bit of both. Driving Lessons Edinburgh has very affordable rates. Call our Edinburgh office today to discuss your first driving lesson!