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OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, March 11, 2009 · 12 Getting your new driver out of the parking lot! By Nancy Danter A great space for your new driver to acquire some basic driving skills is a parking lot. Keep in mind though that parking lots do have busy times, so be sure to select a quiet time for that particular parking lot. Next step, you and your new driver will want to experience the street scene. Here are some tips to keep safe! Choose an Appropriate Area ­ Taking a new driver from the parking lot to a busy road with too many distractions will overwhelm and stress you both! Find an area that has a few parked cars, a slow speed and fairly straight roads without blind curves or hills. Your residential area is generally good as they are familiar with the surroundings. How to Keep Your New Driver Centred in Their Lane ­ Practice having your new driver look well ahead down the road, this is a good rule for them to be seeing what is going on a full block ahead. Have them talk to you while they are driving. Ask them what they are seeing. Get them to talk while they drive, which helps you know they see any potentially dangers they could encounter. An example is: "I see a bus pulled over to the side of the road" or "I see a pedestrian waiting to cross the street" or "I see a car backing out of their driveway". As their co-driver, your job is to ensure they have time to act appropriately. Scan Every Intersection with L.C.R. ­ An important set of letters to learn to drive through an intersection are L.C.R. - LEFT, CENTRE, and RIGHT. Have your new driver scan EVERY intersection. Continued on Page 13 Conditions Apply. Expires 03/31/2009