Behind the wheel test
Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.
Behind the wheel test
Everday behind the wheel test not only the driver but the instructor. Yes, you have pretty motivated students, for the most part; however, you get all kinds. I really love it when the parents decide they do not want to teach their kids at all, and leave it to the instructor. Students should come to behind the wheel classes with some practice with their parents.
At my school, students are given their permits in May, and then they begin behind the wheel the following October. Basically, they have almost five months to practice with their parents. Many students come to me without any highway experience. Unfortunately, we have to drive on the highway to get to where we are going for the day.
I have three kids in the car with me every class. Two get to drive every day, and one is off.
Behind the wheel is a class, and students are taken out of gym for the month that they are driving. They get tested or graded everyday, and they must be able to complete each skill. For example, I had one student who did not want to drive on the expressway, and if he didn’t drive, I would have to fail him in Behind the Wheel.
As I have stated before, if there is any class that a student would be motivated, it would be this class. I administer the CPTD road test, which allows them to go to the DMV and get their liscense picture. Students need to get a A or B in both Driver’s Education class and Behind the Wheel in order to be able to take the road CPTD test.
Still you have exceptions, to the rule. Just recently, I had a student who drew an inapproriate picture on the back of the passenger seat, in pencil! He did get caught and he will be in detention for a day. I have had students who have attitude and do not like the constructive criticism that is given to help improve their driving. I took those students to the side, and told them if they were not able to accept constructive criticism, they do not belong Behind the Wheel. Usually the talk straightens things out!
The most frustrating things I deal with our students who do not pay any attention to the instruction and when it comes to their turn, they act like they do not know anything! I deduct a point off the student’s score if they are not paying attention! Another thing that is frustrating is when the student’s parents do not provide the practice hours that the student needs. They tell their daughter or son they are too busy! Really! I have to assume they run errands and go to the grocery store; those would be good driving times for the student!
As I have made mention behind the wheel test both the driver and the instructor; I am constantly amazed at some of the things that can happen during our lessons!
BE AMAZED