Practice question

What technique should a California instructor use when a student develops a bad habit, such as one-handed steering?

  1. Ignore it if the student is otherwise driving safely
  2. Address it immediately using positive correction: acknowledge what they are doing well, explain why the habit is unsafe, and practice the correct technique
  3. Penalize the student by ending the lesson early
  4. Wait until the student self-corrects over time

Answer: B — Address it immediately using positive correction: acknowledge what they are doing well, explain why the habit is unsafe, and practice the correct technique

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