I’m a new driver, and I’ve heard that driving instructors have special equipment that allows them to control the vehicle you’re learning on. Is this true? Do driving instructors have dual controls?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You heard right! Yes, many driving instructors have dual control cars. This means that in addition to the controls you have on the driver’s side, the instructor has their own set on the passenger’s side, usually including essentials like:
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