This depends on how you both feel, if there is an area local to you that is very suitable (quiet industrial road/estate or other quiet road that has simple turning available). This valuable experience on getting the car to move with few risks is a good start.
Other help can then be to reinforce what has been introduced in the previous lessons. Try not to talk them through every step as they progress, unless they ask for that help, try to coach them through whilst keeping everyone safe.
The DVSA suggest that to be ready for test it could take 35-45 hours of instructor training with an additional 20 hours of private practice. There is no firm estimate as each person learns at a different rate, may bring previous experience (karting, ride on mower, farm vehicles), or has access to their own or a family car that can be used for practice. Each of these can make a difference to the learning process.
I get it, I sat my car test 30 years ago, three-point-turn, reverse round a corner, some questions and done...
The test has evolved and about 5 years ago took on its current format it lasts for about 35 minutes of driving:
To be ready the learner needs to be proficient at all the possible manoeuvres, be comfortable at following road signs and use of a pre-programmed Sat Nav route. All of this is going to be new so needs to be introduced and practiced.
Nerves - everyone deals with nerves or stress of a test differently, having someone you've never met judging your performance will likely effect your performance. So looking like they are test ready does not always mean they will pass their test.
I will give my advice as to whether they are ready and will do mock tests to try and simulate the stress. I might even ask a parent to accompany them on a lesson as this can also simulate the stress of being watched or judged.
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