Can anyone with a license teach a novice driver how to drive, as is the case in countries like the United States? This is a debate that has arisen recently.

At first glance, it might seem like a practical, even economical, idea. But when we dig deeper, we realize that driver training is much more than just knowing how to get a car from point A to point B.

In our driving school, as in all driving schoolsWe are committed to road safety, and although there are debates in this regard and many things are subject to evolution, today we want to share why the role of the professional trainer and driving schools remain essential.

Teaching driving is much more than just imparting driving experience. A person with years of driving experience may have good reflexes and good habits, but do they really know how to teach? Driving well isn't the same as knowing how to train.

A driving school instructor He has mastery of the technique, yes, and he also knows the latest regulations: legal changes, new signs, the latest safety updates, and so on.

All of this is done in real time: if the standard is issued today, it will be applied in your practical class today.

Knows how to detect and correct errorsMany veteran drivers have driving habits they'd pass on without realizing it (hand on the gear shift, elbow fanning out the window, not checking the mirrors often enough, and many others... don't they sound familiar?). And, of course, it's going to cause more stress for those learning; they'll most likely have to unlearn and start over.

Apply pedagogical methodologies: : It is not the same to say “stop here” as to explain why you have to stop “here” and not “there”, how and in what situations it should be done.

For example, we are used to hearing about the system in the United States, where a family member or any other person with a license is allowed to teach a novice.

But of course, if we look at the data objectively, we see the unfiltered reality: under this system, novice drivers are 30% more likely to have accidents in their first few years (according to the NHTSA). Coincidence? Of course not. It's a lack of structured training.

The American model is not, by any stretch of the imagination, applicable to Europe, much less to Spain, which has three times greater road safety.

¿Road safety or learn as you go?

From time to time we hear arguments like: "He taught me x and I had no problems"Okay, I'm sure they've given you some good advice, and with good intentions, we don't doubt it. But road safety isn't a lottery.

Driving schools guarantee that:

The practice environment is controlledThe first practices are in low-risk areas, with vehicles adapted with dual controls and additional mirrors.

The progression is adequateA professional will pace out the difficulties (for example, learning to park in a quiet spot rather than during rush hour, which will come later).

Risk prevention is effectiveIt's not about passing the exam—which you'll do with proper training—but rather about having the training to avoid future accidents.

Would you trust your health to an unlicensed doctor because he watches a ton of YouTube tutorials? The same goes for driving.

Why do we at Driving School Burgalesa wholeheartedly defend qualified driver training?

Because, naturally, we're not satisfied with our students passing. As our alumni who have attended our school well know, we want them to:

✔ Drive with security (for themselves and for others).

✔ Sean responsible for unforeseen events that may arise (weather conditions, possible breakdowns, distractions, etc.).

✔ Understand that Driving is a technical skill and, at the same time, it is deeply social. (respect for pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers).

In driving schools, instructors are continually training in both technique and pedagogy. They are well-versed in the real-life situations that we, as drivers, will inevitably encounter.

Isn't it cheaper for a relative or friend to teach me? Of course NoWe reaffirm: incorrect techniques, or simply a lack of technique, or poorly corrected errors lead to failure (and more expense). Or, worse, to accidents.

"But it works in other countries..." Are you sure?

It's true that in the US and some other countries, regulations allow teaching without being a trained traffic safety instructor. But, be careful, we insist:

Youth accident rates are substantially higher (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety). There is no standard of quality in all this learning. This means that some will learn well; others will have very dangerous gaps; and others will learn simply poorly.

Spain has one of the safest road systems in Europe, and that's thanks to rigorous training.

Responsible driving begins at driving school.

We do not sell licenses in driving schools, In driving schools we train safe drivers. So we must keep in mind what truly matters, for 4 reasons:

1🔹 Teaching demands qualification, not good will.

2🔹 The road safety is not negotiable, because poor learning can cost lives.

3🔹A instructor adapts classes at your learning pace: if you are very skilled, he will see it immediately, and if you need specific work, he will go for it without hesitation.

4🔹 The role of the trainer is irreplaceable, due to its specialized training, his experience, his pedagogy and his commitment to future drivers and safety.

Want to learn to drive? Do it with someone who knows how to teach. Go to a driving school.

Your safety isn't an experiment. Trust the professionals. We're waiting for you.