Driving Instructors Branch of Unite the Union Special Edition | Page 33

Scenario

Phase 1 (In car) Duration Full Lesson and Ongoing Development

In the initial stage the instructor presents the driver with a near miss scenario using the resources outlined later in this document. The instructor outlines the scenario and then asks the learner to grade each vehicle for how responsible they felt the driver was and what more they felt the driver could have done to avoid the incident(avoidability). The scoring system uses a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being low and 5 being high. The instructor should ask the driver to give reasons for their score and should ask questions to encourage the driver to consider the issues from a number of different perspectives. To some extent the scores are not important as the aim of this section is to encourage the critical think process. The most important element is that the driver gives all the vehicles a score for responsibility and avoidability, having analysed their role in the incident.

Phase 2 (Self-learning)

In this stage the learner will be asked to complete a worksheet encouraging them to consider and develop a list of when they feel they should carry out self-reflection of their driving. This list of ‘trigger events’ could include;

When a drive has been very uneventful and smooth.

When they had to reacted well to a situation.

Having dealt with a new traffic situation.

A near miss.

Being stopped by the police.

Being taken by surprise by the presence of another road user.

Having to brake or steer sharply in response to a situation.

Phase 3 (In car) Duration 3-5 min max

In this stage the instructor and learner will review and discuss the identified trigger events. The instructor should also ask the learner and discuss the answer to the following questions.

In what ways do you feel your post-test driving experience will help you develop your driving?

Can you imagine any problems with learning from experience?

What will you do to address any problems you see with learning from experience?