Are instructors too fussy?

We are professional drivers, on the road with nothing much else to think about. True?

Am I becoming addicted to the pure logic and clarity of someone who's main focus is to observe tiny details of driving technique? And is it unreasonable to expect others to do the same, even when teaching to be "a good driver"? After all, who critiques other types of road user, such as pedestrians?

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It’s undeniable that everyone else has something else on their mind: a different target, destination, vision, focus… a different appetite, interest even.

So, overall, we instructors (and taxi-drivers; deliverers; emergency responders; truckers; chauffeurs; public transport operators) shouldn’t be too harsh. I wasn’t as good a driver for the first 30 years. But now I’ve learned to HUNT for all relevant information about the space I’m using, know ALL the local roads through repetition, recognise most personality types around me, and can do it while talking, assessing, prioritising and acting.

Like any “expert”, prowess is narrow and at the expense of more general (or other) abilities. So, ADIs should (must?) keep in mind that their speciality will be foremost in the lives of their clients … for only a while. After that, it’s wallpaper for everyday life. We need to recognise that reality. (And be generous; maybe even forgive).

For mainly that reason, I am building a MUCH SIMPLER resource to help with driving.  Like this website, it will evolve over months.  But  [1]  be QUICKER to use,  [2]  be based on your existing SKILLS (not technical topics), and  [3]  be easier to REMEMBER.