Revision question · Band 4 publications, instructional techniques

What should you do if you have to use the dual controls?

Revision material from the imported DVSA bank includes source-checked Lanekind learning corrections. These corrections are not newly issued official examination questions, and practice does not reproduce a live test paper.

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Say nothing to preserve the pupil's confidence

Ask the pupil if they understand why it was necessary to use them

Explain that it will be covered at the end of the lesson

Say nothing and expect the pupil to understand why

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Ask the pupil if they understand why it was necessary to use themThis was the right answer

If a serious incident occurs that requires you to use the dual controls, it's vital that the pupil fully understands what happened and how they could have avoided the situation or dealt with it better.

Reviewed reading for this question

National standard for driver and rider trainingReviewed guidance summary · Use a dual control only when risk demands it, then discuss why; habitual intervention undermines trust and responsibility.

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