Gliders are DIFFERENT. Engine failure is not a problem.
But even more important, our training is MORE COMPREHENSIVE! We practice spins and recovery from spins, we practice field selection in a motor glider. We do a lot of stall and recovery stuff.
All that before you are sent solo.
But I won't forget the day our CFI persuaded his wife for the first time to go up in the motor glider with him. Because the fuel switch was concealed by her skirt, and in the excitement of the moment, and because as a rule the fuel is NOT USUALLY SWITCHED OFF AFTER FLYING......they were left with just enough fuel in the engine to climb to 20 feet before the engine died.
Fortunately with his experience he was able to land safely before destroying the clubhouse. Or damaging the motor glider....
His wife told him to forget about any more rides in the motor glider.
In nearly every case of engine failure - or launch failure in a glider, first action is NOSE DOWN. Maintain correct airspeed. pick the nearest suitable space ahead and land in it.
The aircraft now belongs to the insurance company. But you will walk away.