New driver = worried dad.

[Bunkermagnet]

When both my daighters were learnngto drive, I also took them out in their own Micra we had got them to help with their road time, and help them master their clutch. It's surprising how much easier driving is for a new driver when they dont have to worry about anything involving their clutch. I take pride knowing both my daughters can park on a sixpence and on their mirrors without the need to keep looking over their shoulders.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

I took my son on a hazardous driving course (skid control etc) I sat in the back. Well worth the money.

Is that optional? That is mandatory to do in Sweden before taking the final drivers test.

 

[jim8flog]

Is that optional? That is mandatory to do in Sweden before taking the final drivers test.

Totally voluntary in the UK

 

[Norrin Radd]

my son passed his test earlier this month and I gave him the use of my little streetka ,I insured him on my policy and he was away. two weeks later the car was returned [unharmed ] and with a can you come and look at a car for me as I want to buy it ,a quick trip to the garage and he was the proud owner of a Corsa ,not my choice but its a very clean car and its only the 1.2 four dour and not the boy racer version of two door 1.4 .he has been out with me a few times now and drives sensibly with me beside him ,what he does when hes on his own I cant say other than he knows how to drive sensible and I hope that he always does.

 

[Jamesbrown]

Hazardous driving course, skid pan, I would even stretch to a racing experience day, at least then your daughter will be able to drive corners properly and be prepared for any adverse weather and conditions and generally not be a hazard on the road themselves.
An Iam course is just another test to pass.

I had a instructor who drove for a hobby. So learnt a lot more about actual driving and reading the road than just passing the test.

 

[Smiffy]

Stick her on a motorbike for a year or so. That will teach her more than driving a car ever could. Hazard perception will come naturally after a while, as will forward thinking and anticipation awareness.

 

[MegaSteve]

Stick her on a motorbike for a year or so. That will teach her more than driving a car ever could. Hazard perception will come naturally after a while, as will forward thinking and anticipation awareness.

I am going to suggest sticking her on a motorbike may improve her driving skills but will also lead to higher anxiety levels for mum and dad...

 

[Pathetic Shark]

If its an adjustable one, put two more degrees on it so they find more fairways .... oh not that sort of driver!

Junior Shark is 19 and this situation is coming soon so good advice all round.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

About 6 months ago my wife got a call from our eldest daughter apologising profusely about all the grief she had given her when she was at University.
Her own daughter had just passed her test and she found that she was repeating all the requests her mother had made like 'ring to let me know you have got back safely' [which she never did after a 200 mile motorway run back to Uni ]

BTW all eight members of my close family have passed their test first time.

 

[oxymoron]

About 6 months ago my wife got a call from our eldest daughter apologising profusely about all the grief she had given her when she was at University.
Her own daughter had just passed her test and she found that she was repeating all the requests her mother had made like 'ring to let me know you have got back safely' [which she never did after a 200 mile motorway run back to Uni ]

BTW all eight members of my close family have passed their test first time.

And what is the relevance ? Some of the worst drivers i have been in with are proud to say they passed first time , this is definitely not a measure of ability .