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What can happen if an instructor's expectations of a pupil are too high?

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The pupil will progress at their own rate

The pupil's learning is reinforced

The pupil's confidence can be damaged

The pupil's confidence will improve

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Everyone learns at a different rate, so you'll need to adapt your teaching to the ability of each pupil. Building confidence is an important part of teaching someone to drive. This can be hard to build but easy to lose, so be realistic in your expectations of a pupil.

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National standard for driver and rider trainingReviewed guidance summary · These questions were reviewed against trainer-standard element 6.3.1: agree needs and goals, plan jointly, adapt to barriers and use attainable progress evidence.

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