Being a teacher trainer, I feel it's important to take the back seat at the right time though people are probably aware that I still have my foot hovering over the brake and have the steering wheel within reach. I hope this doesn't mean that I'm an irritating backseat driver. What I'm hoping it means is that I can effectively pass on know-how to the next tier.

Actually, I depend on that next tier. I can mumble through something and he can articulate it clearly in his own words. I can map out a plan and he can put it into action. Sometimes I make notes for a debriefing and he can execute it to near perfection.

Maybe the best model is simply handing over the car keys, not as if I'd ever owned something from the beginning. My only advantage is that I think I see a road that can get us to where we want to go. I'll help map it out, point out the dangers and help with maneuvering skills, but at the end of the day, I don't think I should be driving.