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Good advice from everyone. The being calm idea is a great one - talk with them in an easy manner beforehand to ease your students mind before you go out, but let them know you are in charge. If it's a novice or lower intermediate student, make sure they know that they will learn the line and being smooth first, then they will be allowed to go faster later in the day. Go over terminology like track turn in, apex, track exit and unwinding the wheel as needed. Don't put a death grip on the door handle - just fold you hands on your lap and use a communicator if you can so you are not yelling. Try to keep your instruction in easily understood bite size pieces. The tendency is to try and teach them everything in the first session. Try to find the things the student most needs to learn related to safety first, then work on the skill levels that they are able to comprehend. After they show you they know the line and are smooth with their inputs, work on the turns where they are having the most trouble, and talk about those more in betweeen sessions. Note their progress and give positive reinforcement when they show improvement. Consistency is the goal - both in their driving and your instruction. Have fun!
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