BRIDGER RECORD OF ROAD TEST

• 

• Record of Road Test

• Drivers Name

• Drivers license number

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• For those items that apply, checkmark (√) if driver's performance is satisfactory, mark with an X if driver's performance is unsatisfactory. Explain unsatisfactory items under Remarks

• Checks general condition approaching unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Looks for leakage of coolants, fuel, lubricants

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks under hood, oil, water, general condition of engine compartment, steering <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks around unit, tires, lights, trailer hookup,brake and light lines, body, doors, horn, windshield wipers <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests brake action, tractor protection valve, and parking (hand) brake <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks horn, windshield wipers, mirrors, emergency equipment; reflectors, flares, fuses, tire chains (if necessary), fire extinguisher <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks instruments for normal readings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks dashboard warning lights for proper functioning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleans windshield, windows, mirrors, lights, reflectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reviews and signs previous report (DVIR)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lines up units

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connects glad hands to trailer to apply trailer brakes before coupling <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connects glad hands and light line properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Couples without difficulty

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Raises landing gear fully after coupling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually checks king pin assembly to be certain of proper coupling <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks coupling by applying hand valve or tractor-protection valve (trailer air supply valve) and gently applying pressure by trying to pull away from trailer <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assure that surface will support trailer before uncoupling <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. ENGINE

• Understands gauges on instrument panel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains proper engine speed (rpm) while driving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does not abuse motor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Places transmission in neutral before starting engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starts engine without difficulty

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Allows proper warm-up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION

• Times gearshifts properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shifts gears smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses proper gear sequence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starts loaded unit smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses clutch properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. BRAKES

• Knows proper use of tractor protection valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understands low air warning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests service brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Builds full air pressure before moving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. STEERING

• Controls steering wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good driving posture and good grip on wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. LIGHTS

• Knows lighting regulations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses proper headlight beam

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dim lights when meeting or following other traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts speed to range of headlights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper use of auxiliary lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. BACKING

• Gets out and checks before backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Looks back as well as uses mirror

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gets out and rechecks conditions on long back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids backing from blind side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals when backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Controls speed and direction properly while backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. PARKING (City)

• Does not hit nearby vehicles or stationary objects

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks proper distance from curb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sets parking brake, puts in gear, chocks wheels, shuts off motor <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks traffic conditions and signals when pulling out from parked position <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks in legal and safe location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. PARKING (Road)

• Parks off pavement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids parking on soft shoulder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses emergency warning signals when required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secures unit properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses gears properly ascending

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gears down properly descending

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops and restarts without rolling back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests brakes before descending grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses brakes properly on grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses mirrors to check traffic to rear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals following traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids sudden stops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops smoothly without excessive fanning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops before crossing sidewalk when coming out of driveway or alley <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops clear of pedestrian crosswalks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. TURNING

• Signals intention to turn well in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gets into proper lane well in advance of turn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks traffic conditions and turns only when intersection is clear <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restricts traffic from passing on right when preparing to complete right hand turn <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completes turn promptly and safely and does not impede other traffic <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A