Thursday 5 September 2019

Attitude and Effort

I suspect the average age of my blog readers will be around 40+

Have you sadly witnessed yet an elderly family member who is ready to die?  They have lost the fight.  Doctors can intervene as much as they like, it will not change much.

Once you qualify as a driving instructor, I rather suspect you will come across pupils who have come to the conclusion that they do not need to learn any more.  It is a done deal.  Car control was actually their goal.  The DVSA driving standard goals does not interest them, in the slightest.

"Don't talk to me about my responsibilities."

They really want to be ABLE to drive around with little care in the world, no concern how they affect other road users, little regard for conventions in the Highway Code.  Speed limits?  Nahhh.

Pupils who demonstrate such an "Attitude & Effort" determine how much they learn.  You better believe that.  

The BIG TOM driving school franchise is very used to identifying this type of pupil and managing outcomes.  Experienced driving instructors really struggle to work with this kind of pupil.  As a newly qualified driving instructor, you will need all the support that the BIG TOM franchise offers you.  You better believe that.

Don't fall into the trap of recognising they could possibly pass the driving test though, so, let's let them go for it.  You know, you actually KNOW that their driving skills are not up to the standard required for independent driving - DO NOT DO IT.

Their parents won't thank you when they have an accident.  You better believe that.
   

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