Behind The Wheel - Strategy and Putting It All TogetherThe On-Road Phase (BTW/Behind the Wheel) is designed to bring together the psycho motor and decision-making skills that are the reality of driving. It is in this phase that we bring together what has been taught in the classroom, simulation, and range. It is also at this point in the student's program that the parents or driving coaches are expected to assist with as much practice (homework) as possible. Without this practice at home,
the development of a competent roadway user is incomplete.
The successful driving career of each student depends heavily on quality practice time at home during this program and long after. We highly encourage parents to spend as much practice time with your child as possible. We require that outside drives be done with parent during the program. Studies have found students that become safe efficient drivers learn to drive over an extended period of time. Note: Students are required by DMV to practice 50 hours of driving before road testing. We encourage this by asking for a number of practice drives.
Parents need to be vigilant even after the completion of driver education, by restricting when their child's drives and how many passengers that are allowed in the car. This is becoming such an issue in New York and across the country that Graduated Licensing began here in 1998 helps parents with these restrictions. This legislation is being introduced in many other states each year so there is strength in numbers.
the development of a competent roadway user is incomplete.
The successful driving career of each student depends heavily on quality practice time at home during this program and long after. We highly encourage parents to spend as much practice time with your child as possible. We require that outside drives be done with parent during the program. Studies have found students that become safe efficient drivers learn to drive over an extended period of time. Note: Students are required by DMV to practice 50 hours of driving before road testing. We encourage this by asking for a number of practice drives.
Parents need to be vigilant even after the completion of driver education, by restricting when their child's drives and how many passengers that are allowed in the car. This is becoming such an issue in New York and across the country that Graduated Licensing began here in 1998 helps parents with these restrictions. This legislation is being introduced in many other states each year so there is strength in numbers.