New Young Drivers can be easily distracted by other passengers, a horn honking, turning a corner and sunlight in the eyes, thinking about something else for a second, paying attention to the left but not the right, concentrating on one thing at the expense of everything else, and I think the list could go on for a while.
A gentle reminder when a lapse takes place is good. Yelling is not good. The gentle reminder doesn't destroy the confidence already attained, but makes them aware that driving is a full-time activity, not part-time.
That's why I like my young driver starting at 14 years old. He still listens, and listens well. I think he will be a very good driver.
There are some 14 year old kids who are still quite immature and really shouldn't be driving at that age. How do you tell? Well hopefully, for the rest of us on the road, the parents can tell and gauge when the learning experience should take place.
A gentle but firm correction is sometimes necessary but the young driver should take it as a helpful comment, just trying to make them a better driver. And, most do take it that way. I've noticed that those with self-confidence can take a critique, and many who are not self-confident get angry.
So, let's help our new drivers through positive feedback and gentle reminders.
Drive safe...
Cheers - Mike
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