Re hard braking - I took Kayla to a car park at night in the first few lessons and made here learn to judge 'distances off' by using the parking lines next to the car ( as we rolled along to get used to how long she needed to brake in advance) What I did was told her to just cruise along and roll off the accelarator with around 8 car spaces to go before the T intersection ( in the car park )......then had her brake slowly and comfortably and see where she came to a stop. After a very short time she realised that she didn't need to 'panic brake' as she ended up stopped ( say ) 2 or 3 car space distances off the T intersection and by doing this she also learnt about engine braking at the same time. In a couple of nights she was braking , in general driving, MUCH better.
The other thing I did was ALWAYS ask her 'whats behind you' - I must have said it 10,000 times at all random times JUST to ensure she was conscious of that and got in the habit of always looking in all the rear mirrors ( not just the windscreen mounted one ).
Also - these days they will be expected in thier test to glance left and right before moving through intersections ( yes even when they have a green light at a intersection with lights ) - it is a safety thing brought across from the motorbike courses and inspectors watch for it.
And yes - as GOODOLDDAYS stated - get some PRO lessons toward the back half of the 'season' - very important.
Cheers
