I often joke with my clients about managing distractions from family or friends while learning to drive. Many of them, as younger siblings, laughed when their older brothers or sisters would ask everyone to be quiet while driving. Now, as they learn to drive themselves, they understand how distracting conversations can be, especially when trying to focus.
That’s why I think duct tape is a great solution—jokingly, of course!
As your driving coach, finding the balance between talking and not talking is still a challenge for me. It’s crucial to understand your needs while learning to control a 2,000-pound vehicle. Having someone talk during a complex maneuver can be distracting.
One technique I’ve developed is called “ZERO DRIVES.” For 15 minutes, I don’t talk at all. This often surprises my clients and elicits various reactions:
- “Wow, you said nothing, and I couldn’t stop thinking about what I was doing wrong.”
- “I was wondering if you’d help me if I got into trouble.”
- “The silence was deafening! It was so hard not to think about it!”
This exercise helps new drivers understand the balance needed to become calm and focused drivers. Come, learn it, and become that calm driver.
Is The Game Of Driving Similar To Other Games?
Does knowing the rules of a game improve your performance?
Are there opposing teams in this game: ICBC examiners, law enforcement, flow of traffic driving?
Do you know what the real rule book looks like? Have you ever seen it?
Do you know the percentage of failure in this driving game?
And what is failure in this game? A close call? A collision? An injury? A fatality?
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