By Anita Patel · September 17, 2026
Start in an empty parking lot, even if your teen has had a lesson. Steering, braking and turning feel different in your car.
Plan the route before you leave and keep each session to 30 or 45 minutes. Tired drivers learn less.
Give instructions early and calmly. Say turn left at the next light, not turn here.
Keep a log of hours and conditions, including night and rain, because the DMV form asks for it.
