Mum and Dad Driving School
Increasing numbers of teenage learner drivers are turning to the "school of mum and dad" as they find professional lessons too expensive, according to the Daily Telegraph.
But some of those getting tuition from family or friends find the experience "bad", a survey by price comparison site uSwitch.com showed.
The poll found that 12% of learners are taught solely by amateur drivers while 13% mix-and-match their tutors.
A total of 17% learning to drive with family or friends said it was "a bad experience" and they would not recommend it to fellow learners. As many as 46% having amateur tuition cited in-car arguments while 27% reckoned they picking up bad driving habits.
Learner drivers are increasingly seeking to keeps costs down by relying on 'freebie' tuition from family and friends. This can be cost effective but not always as straightforward as it seems. In the long run it is likley to cost more due to failed driving tests or careless driving having passed the test.
Taking a stressful situation and adding in arguments, bad behaviour and family friction can mean it becomes a nightmare for all involved. Amateur instructors are also likely to miss vital parts of the picture, such as making sure the learner is insured to drive the vehicle they are learning in. This could have serious and long-lasting consequences for all involved.
Make sure you supplement your private practice with professional instruction and then share the experience, including instructors comments/progress record with your supervising driver.
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