Qualities in a good driving instructor?

Question

Could anyone suggest reasons or faults that are valid enough to stop using a driving instructor? (Proper answers please)

Answer 1

My driving instructor was very patient! I felt like we were moving on at a steady rate, not too quick that I didn't understand things, but not too slow that i got bored!!

We started off by learning the basics. The went on to different road situations.
Then had a lesson on three point turns.
Next lesson we would do a recap of three point turns (I did a three point turn from then on each lesson etc) and driving
The gradually introduced bay park etc with a lesson focused one ach. Kept recapping them each lesson.

Although my driving instructor did make me cry one lesson (I just wasn't in the mood for driving!!) we used to have a laugh in the lessons, so it wasn't all about driving!!

I passed 1st time after abut 32 hours lessons.

One tip do as much individual practise as possible with parents, helps your confidence SOOOOOO much!!

Anyway, that's my experience of my driving instructor!! They need to basically be patient, fun, have a great knowledge on how to teach!

Get rid of your one and find a better one that comes with a recommendation with a friend!

GOOD LUCK!! (Remember it is not a race, so learn at your own pace!!)

Answer 2

If the instructor does not take the time to talk and tell the student what is needed prior to the student (doing). Often instructors, think that students will not do (XXXXX), only to be surprised that the student does.

The first instruction my driving instructor gave me was: "IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, TAKE YOUR HAND OFF THE STEERING WHEEL". That seem like a stupid thing to do, or for him to say. As the driving course went on with myself and two other students, on every occasion where the student driver was LOSS - CONFUSED - MISGUIDED, the instructor said "Get you hand off the Steering Wheel". We often responded quickly, and the instructor controlled the car. The fact that the instructor took the time to set up an automatic response for up, permitted up to learn in a condition that prevented yelling, and fared nerves.

Answer 3

If you feel you are not comfortable with your instructor try another, get a recommend when ever possible from a friend. It is normal to feel nervous when you first start to drive but you should settle with your instructor within a couple of hours, you should trust them to help, advise and teach you correctly and keep you safe on the roads.

Answer 4

As a former driving instructor I would say the single most important quality is the ability to make your pupil feel confident - both in themselves and in you the instructor.
With confidence will come calmness, a clear head, ability to listen and understand. The actual technical side of driving - gear changes, approaches to hazards, road awareness, taking roundabouts etc...etc. are then quite simple.

Answer 5

Are you having problems? The driving instructor can drive, right? You can't right? So, who has the power here? Learn and you won't need them anymore. Remember, they instruct, they don't give the test. And the TEST is what you got to worry about.
This is not a matter of personalities, you can hate them for all I care(as we did our teachers) but it is the material you gotta know for the test.

Answer 6

just the other day i saw a driving instructor parked on double yellow lines talking to his pupil who was at the wheel also one who makes you drive 30 when 50 is allowed

Answer 7

i had a lady first and had 10 lessons with her and she still didnt let me drive the car. I was nearly crying with her it was really embarrassing if i did drive she had me on the roads right near my house where everyone could see me doing hill starts. i was fuming. So i rang someone else and had this man and he was really down to earth and i felt at ease he let me drive and he used the clutch for the first few lessons. But in the end i past my test b/c he had alot of patience with me.

Answer 8

anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe! i have had 5 driving instructors and its only the last one that has made me feel confident in my abilities, i will be passing my test in a few weeks (as apposed to the few years i thought it would take!)
if you doubt your instructor then its probably time to stop lessons with them - can you see yourself passing your test and becoming a good driver if you are doubting him/her?

Answer 9

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Answer 10

All instructors have to pass 3 tests at very high standards. After passing the 3rd part s/he will be given a grade of 4, 5 or 6. (6 being the best). So whether they work for a franchise, a national company or for themselves you will find some are better than others. Talk to friends and colleagues get some recommendations and have a trial lesson before committing to payment of a large amount of money in advance. You don't need to know anything about cars, a good instructor will tell you all you need to know. Best of luck.