Dangerous accompanied passenger.

Mister Jingles

Here's a question for yeas out there.

How do learners whose accompanied driver is in fact more of a hazard/danger to you deal with them ?

Issue's I have with mine are:

• Dictates which radio station is on. (not a danger but still)
• Demands that I park where they say so, even if illegal.
• Speed ( Not like going mad or anything but the type where you'd be done by a GoSafe van)
• Use of wipers (speed setting)
• Use of headlights (High Beems)
• And just a general danger in all.

Unfortunately for me this person is the only person who is legally allowed to accompany me for insurance reasons so having someone else with me is not an option:rolleyes:.

paulmclaughlin

Drive to the middle of nowhere and tell them to get out to 'check the tire'. Leave.

Mister Jingles

paulmclaughlin wrote: »

Drive to the middle of nowhere and tell them to get out to 'check the tire'. Leave.

Even driving to the middle of nowhere would be a challenge.

challengemaster

You're supposedly the one in control of the vehicle. My passenger told me to do it would be laughed out of court

Mister Jingles

challengemaster wrote: »

You're supposedly the one in control of the vehicle. My passenger told me to do it would be laughed out of court

I know, this is the point I my passenger won't accept. Yeah fair enough it's their car but I can see myself having an accident one day due to this.

**Timbuk2**

OP, try taking more lessons. Obviously an expensive way of going about it, but the calm level-headed disposition of a driving instructor will be such a welcome break considering what you usually have to deal with! Alternatively, try talking to your accompanied driver and tell him that you find it distracting, as I imagine anyone would!

elbee

I found that whenever I was told to do something I knew was wrong, I'd say to my accompanying driver 'Yeah, that's the way I'd do it but it's a failing error on the test. Once I pass I'll do it your way but right now I need to get into the habit of doing it their way.'

Yeah, I know I should have dug my heels in and insisted that my information was solid and good practice, but sometimes you just want an easy life! And it worked.

ADIDriving

Elbee's advice is good. If you know you are correct and are just looking to avoid the arguement, it is a technique I often suggest. "This is how my instructor told me to do it for the test." I have had people who tried it, give good feedback on it working.