Learning to Drive
Keeping Navigation From Taking Over a Lesson — North York
Discuss navigation during North York driving lessons. Clarify instructions, plan for missed turns and introduce independence at a suitable pace.
By Canadian Choice editorial team · Reviewed by Saad Bhatti · Updated
A learner in North York may know where they want to go but find that route planning consumes their attention. Tell the instructor when navigation makes it harder to notice the road environment. Ask to distinguish the skill of following directions from the skill currently being practised.
Discuss how directions will be given and what to do if you miss one. The purpose is to avoid feeling that a missed turn must be corrected immediately. Your instructor can choose an appropriate exercise and explain how to continue calmly when a plan changes.
Review whether you had enough time to process instructions and which situations required extra help. Ask when it would be suitable to add more independent route planning. This guide does not recommend using or adjusting a navigation device while driving; device rules and safe use should be checked through official guidance and instruction.
Before your next booking
- Explain when navigation distracts you.
- Discuss how to respond to a missed instruction.
- Agree on when to add more independent planning.
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