When should you assess a learner driver's progress?
- A When an improvement has been made
- B At the end of the course of lessons
- C Continuously, by talking with them and using feedback
- D At least once a month using the drivers record
Why this is the answer
In client-centred learning, there should be lots of opportunities for you to observe how your pupil's learning is going. You should provide frequent feedback on their progress, based on these observations, and talk to your pupil about how they view their progress. Then you can adjust the lesson content to meet your pupil's learning needs.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- When an improvement has been made — Waiting for an improvement means assessing only the good moments.
- B
- At the end of the course of lessons — The end of the course is far too late to change anything.
- D
- At least once a month using the drivers record — Monthly is a record-keeping interval, not an assessment method.
Where this comes from
- DIH — section 10
- NSDRT
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Driving Instructor (ADI Part 1)
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