A driving school teacher, José Luís Rebeka, shares anecdotes and humorous stories about his experiences teaching students how to drive in Madrid. He recounts various instances of students' mistakes, such as driving in the opposite direction, failing to yield, and showing a lack of control over the vehicle. He also shares a story about a student who got out of the car during an exam and another who tried to drive without the engine running. Additionally, he talks about a student who had a phobia of branches and another who was under the influence of alcohol during a driving lesson. He also discusses the stigma surrounding driving schools and the challenges of teaching students with varying levels of ability.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. José Luís Rebeca is a driving school teacher.
2. Antonio has been a teacher for more than 12 years.
3. Students are asked preliminary questions before the practical exam.
4. The examiner does not give immediate feedback on the exam results.
5. Exam results are now given online.
6. The narrator has had students argue with the examiner during the exam.
7. The narrator has had students get angry and get out of the car during the exam.
8. The narrator has had to brake suddenly during an exam to avoid an accident.
9. The narrator has had a student who drove without the engine running for two minutes.
10. The narrator has had to roll down the window during an exam due to a strong smell.
11. A student once came to class drunk and was told to leave.
12. The police were called to the driving school due to the intoxicated student.
13. The narrator has had students with phobias, such as a fear of branches.
14. The narrator believes that the driving school exam is more difficult now than it was in the past.
15. The narrator thinks that the stigma surrounding driving schools is that they only want to make money.
16. The narrator believes that examiners are not just evaluating driving skills, but also the profession as a whole.