Rules when supervising learner driver.?

Question

Can someone direct me to a list of rules suitable for an accompanying driver. I thought I had read somewhere that you couldn't use a mobile whilst driving. What else can't I do? (I am over 21 and had my license more than 3 years).

Answer 1

Basic requirements

Supervising drivers must hold a current full driver’s licence, have a good understanding of the road rules, be a competent driver and be able to effectively communicate information and ideas clearly.

You will also need to be patient and calm. You should be aware that learner drivers under supervision have a very low involvement in crashes. It is only when they begin to drive solo that new drivers’ involvement in crashes increases.

You will be a role model and mentor for your learner driver and, as such, you should be determined and genuine about helping them become a safe and skilled driver.

When you're working with your learner driver:

If either you or the learner driver is tired, upset or stressed, reschedule the practice session to another time.

Try frequent, short practice sessions in the beginning.

Use the Learner Book task key points as a guide to practice sessions.

Begin with the easiest tasks then, once they have been mastered, move to the more difficult tasks.

Discuss then demonstrate new tasks before getting the learner to attempt them.

Use 'commentary driving' - which involves the driver and passenger talking about what is happening inside and outside the vehicle.

Start the learner practising on quiet streets, preferably in daylight, before moving onto busier roads and more challenging conditions.

Allow the learner to proceed at his or her own pace.

Don’t criticise mistakes. Calmly discuss what happened and allow the learner to try again.

Be positive and offer praise when the learner successfully completes a task.

Impress upon the learner the importance of developing a sensitivity to speed. It is important that they realise that the faster a vehicle travels, the more difficult it becomes to respond to potential hazards. They should also realise that the faster a vehicle is travelling when involved in a crash, the more devastating the outcome.

Avoid using the radio, mobile phone or talking to other passengers while the learner is practising.

Answer 2

Even if you use your phone while accompanying a learner you could be fined, as you are the one in control of the vehicle.

Answer 3

DVLA website!

Answer 4

You cant use them as free transport home after a night in the pub as you have to remain sober at all times you are with them in case you have to take over from them or are instructed to do so by a Police person.

Beyond that im not sure....