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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!

Are Learners Allowed to Drive on the Motorway?

Indeed, students are allowed to drive on the highway. However they can do so only on a dual-controlled vehicle with a DVSA-approved instructor. This has been introduced on on the forth June 2018. Provided that they are in a dual-controlled car with a driving instructor who has been authorized by the DVSA, learner drivers are permitted to drive on motorways with their provisional license.

Therefore Driving Lessons Edinburgh can confirm that, in short, students are allowed to drive in the motorway, but only during their driving lessons with their driving instructor.

This makes very much sense. The motorway is a very dangerous environment and it is not a place where you want to make mistakes while driving. With the support of your driving instructor you can rest assured that you are safe at all times. Driving in the motorway without your driving instructor could you as well as others at risk.

For affordable driving lessons in Edinburgh, contact us today. We are always happy to advise and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you soon.