Practice question

What is the primary purpose of the commentary driving technique that New York driving instructors should use?

  1. To entertain the student during long drives by narrating routine scenery
  2. To help the student verbalize observations, hazards, and intended actions, developing active scanning habits
  3. To quiz the student's traffic-law knowledge without discussing developing hazards
  4. To let the instructor monitor speed without assessing perception or decisions

Answer: B — To help the student verbalize observations, hazards, and intended actions, developing active scanning habits

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