My Learner Driver

🎧 Episode Summary:In this powerful episode, Phil sits down with driving instructor and course creator Kate Monk, the founder of My Learner Driver – an online course designed to help parents of learner drivers become active participants in creating safer, more prepared drivers.Kate shares her emotional ‘why’ behind the course, following the devastating loss of four young people in her local area. She highlights the untapped potential of parents to model safer driving habits, support structured private practice, and open up life-saving conversations at home.👤 About Kate Monk:ADI based in West Devon10+ years of experience in driver trainingMum of two, passionate about road safetyCreator of My Learner Driver, aiming to empower parents🎯 Key Topics Discussed:Why instructors and parents must work together to create safer driversThe alarming reality of youth road fatalities – and why "something must change"How My Learner Driver helps parents:Refresh and upgrade their own driving attitudesLearn how to guide private practice safely and effectivelyBuild awareness of risks and road behavior before a young person starts drivingThe idea of a "Family Graduated Driving Licence" – a personalised, voluntary contract between parent and teenEncouraging parents to develop commentary driving skills and model road scanning techniquesLong-term plans to expand into school-age resources, creating early awarenessChallenges Kate faced creating the course – from tech hurdles to battling camera nervesThe course as a collaborative tool for instructors, not a replacement🛠️ Instructor Takeaways:My Learner Driver can enhance your learners’ private practice experiencesSupport parents to become safer drivers themselves, improving outcomes for pupilsUse the course to bridge the communication gap between home and lessonConsider involving parents in lessons early (including reverse roles!)🧭 Learn More & Access the Course:🌐 www.mylearnerdriver.co.uk💸 Early bird price: £14.75 (75% off while course builds)🧠 Instructor guide version also coming soon!