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Sitting next to Learner Drivers

This is a collection of commonsense tips, for anyone who shares space in a car with a learner driver.

These simple ideas are distilled from the extensive experience of one who faced death squarely every morning for many years sitting in the instructor's seat of a driving school car.

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First things first ...

First and foremost, before going out with a learner driver, make sure that you meet the legal minimum licence requirements, namely that you are over 21 years of age and have held a full driving licence (for the type of vehicle you are using) for a minimum of three years.

You must also remember that you have a legal responsibility for the safety of your driver, yourself and other road users.

As a supervisor you are not a passenger!