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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can’t remember anything of driver’s training, but I’m struggling to imagine how my teen will go from zero-driving in just six hours behind-the-wheel instruction. I’m terrified of when it’s my turn to take over instructions. Do they truly become confident and experienced enough in just six hours? [/quote]

No, it's basic instruction.  Your job is to then assess how strong a driver they are and do a minimum of 50 hours of practice, preferably in as many many adverse conditions as possible.  That means timed restrictions on roads, interstate driving, rush hour, after dark, rural and urban, ice, rain, etc.  I start with showing me basics in a mall parking lot before it opens on a weekend morning, then working from there.  Get a list of parking and driving maneuvers if you can't remember them all, make sure the teen has a basic level of competence.[/quote]
Yes, but this can only be done after they complete the first segment and obtain their permit. I’m talking about, are they prepared for the road after the first segment?[/quote]

NP. My child was prepared enough. They’re a little wobbly. They don’t have great control of the car. But if you let them drive every day, they quickly improve. I let my DC drive home after school and practice and whenever we are in the car together. I have not done highways yet. [/quote]

Yes, highways with merging and changing lanes is the tricky part to learn, in our experience. [/quote]

It’s terrifying. The best thing is to go early in the AM on a Saturday or Sunday. You need a spine of steel! [/quote]

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