Stage 2
Stage 2: Overview
In Stage 2, you and your teen are leaving the strict confines of the parking lot and will venture out into low-traffic residential and city streets. Read More →
Stage 2: Backing Up
Driving in reverse can be difficult for new drivers. However, with the proper instruction and some practice, there's no reason it can't be easily mastered. Read More →
Stage 2: Garage Parking
When you think of learning to drive, you may not think about pulling in and out of the garage. But, this is an important skill for your new driver to master. These exercises should help you and your teen navigate the garage. Read More →
Stage 2: Mix up the cars
This article discusses the need for allowing your teen to drive as many different cars as possible while learning to drive. Read More →
Stage 2: Understanding Braking
Most new drivers have larger-than-average stopping distances. Learn techniques for decreasing their reaction and foot-to-pedal times. This article also explains ABS brakes. Read More →
Stage 2: Parking Lots
Your teen will only become comfortable driving in a crowded parking lot if they experience it firsthand. In this lesson, you'll be heading out to a busy parking lot for some real-world practice. Read More →
Stage 2: Emergency Braking
There are situations in which bringing the vehicle to an immediate stop is necessary to avoid a nasty collision. Practicing emergency braking is necessary to becoming a well-rounded and safe driver. Read More →
Stage 2: What is a Space Management System
A Space Management System is a systemic approach to gathering information, processing information, and making driving adjustments based upon that information. Read More →
Stage 2: Creating a Space Management System - Part 1
This article covers the first steps of developing your teen's space management system. You'll learn how to use commentary driving and mirror quizzing to develop their razor sharp scanning skills. Read More →
Stage 2: Creating a Space Management System - Part 2
Learn how using commentary driving can help your teen build their searching, evaluating, and executing skills. Read More →
Stage 2: Emergency Acceleration
In some rare instances, a quick blast of speed is the safest course of action. However, using quick acceleration should not become a habit. Read More →
Stage 2: Parallel Parking
This article outlines a practice plan and a set of exercises for learning how to parallel park. Read More →
Stage 2: Changing directions by reversing on streets
Explore the various techniques for changing your driving direction by reversing. Includes right-side and left-side two-point turns. Read More →
Stage 2: Goals Checklist
Once your teen shows competence in these areas, you can move on to Stage 3. Read More →