This should be review for you all, but it’s worth repeating.  Why?  Because one-third of all collisions occur at intersections.

Remember, from a stop you clear the intersection with the Commentary “Clear left, clear right, clear left”.  While you are moving the Commentary for clearing an intersection is “Clear left, clear right”.

What about the center?  Yes, you visually clear it because you are making a sweeping motion with your eyes, but it is too awkward and stilted to add that to the commentary.  Eye movements should be fluid and focused on finding relevant objects and potential dangers.

Be extra careful that just because the student says “Clear left” that in fact it really is clear and safe to proceed.  I’ve seen students say the words before turning their heads and actually confirming that it is safe to proceed.  Sometimes the student may say the words and not even turn her head to see if it is in fact clear to proceed.

The greater risk is that the student does not visually clear the intersection and nothing happens - you get through the intersection without incident.  The problem here is that the student thinks “You don’t really have to look, the light was green and nothing happened, I got through okay this time, so why should I check the next time.”

That’s why this habit must be drilled into the student.  She must check the intersection EVERY time, not just occasionally.

I’m aware that this is quite a challenge - but it’s worth investing the time and attention you need to help her build this habit.  You’ll be glad you did.