I don't know, undoubtedly there are good instructors out there, but time=20 is limited, and some of the conditions that experience is needed, just=20 isn't there at lessons. Was said: > I have had many years ago lessons and now so many years driving I > probably do most things unconsciously. Since I have not had lessons in > giving lessons, nor experience teaching people to drive, I let the > expert do it. > =20 This is more about passing on the years of experience driving different=20 vehicles to the next generation. The instructors can handle the book=20 work, and basic skills. The fine tuning of the driving skills. Sometimes=20 it takes some thinking to remember all the things you do by reflex=20 without thinking. As you drive with the new driver, think how you might=20 of handled a situation differently, discuss it. i.e. When merging onto a=20 multilane highway, take possession (merge early as safely possible) of=20 your lane as early a possible. Make it fun, explain why things are the=20 way they are. Teach to look at the vehicle every time as one walks up to it. Look for=20 low tires, damage, leaking fluids, etc. I have with granddaughter=20 recently, had someone spill water under car, and put a piece of yellow=20 tape on a tire thread as examples. Under hood looks also, check fluids, etc= .. --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .