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I’m training learner to drive (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

impel

'to drive' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'i'm training learner' is the wordplay.
'training' becomes 'PE' (Physical Education).
'learner' becomes 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car).
'im'+'pe'+'l'='IMPEL'

(Other definitions for impel that I've seen before include "Force to act" , "Constrain" , "Urge forward, drive" , "Make" , "Send or drive forward" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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