The Driver’s Progress Report Card

The driver’s training progress record is based on the recommended syllabus for learning to drive and lists all the competencies necessary for safe driving. It will help the learner driver to see what progress they have made and identify the competencies yet to be covered.

Once the record is fully completed, it will show that all the skills linked to safe driving have been covered to a satisfactory level and that the pupil is ready to take the test.

The Marking system

A pupil’s progress is recorded by writing a number in the box alongside the relevant competence that corresponds with the level of ability demonstrated in that lesson. There are five levels:- 

1 – Introduced – Something new has been introduced and has not been practiced. 
2 – Under full instruction – Instructor talks through to help pupil carry out the task
3 – Prompted – Pupil takes some responsibility for their learning, but needs reminding and help from the Instructor
4 – Seldom prompted – Pupil takes more responsibility for their learning, and the Instructor may prompt on odd occasions if the pupil forgets.

5 – Independent – pupil can drive fully by themselves with no help from Instructor, which will indicate they are ready for the driving test

The marks should only reflect the pupil’s skill in that particular topic. Some competencies require more than one skill. For example, reversing includes observation, control, and accuracy. Therefore, the level recorded should reflect the overall performance for each competence in that lesson.

Competences

The key competencies that make up the official recommended syllabus are tabulated and linked to the skills that a pupil should master to demonstrate competence in that area. Under-pinning knowledge for each competency is listed below with the relevant information.

For detailed information about this or any other area, please refer to the source material listed below:
• Driving – the essential skills
• The Highway Code
• Know Your Traffic Signs
• Vehicle handbook