Driver Assessment Checklist

• Conducted on

  Date

• Driver

  Reg Clancy

  Lisa Newnham

  Jordan Johnstone

  Graham Anderson

Assessor Role

• Explain to the Driver:
  • Any breach of road laws or failure to operate the vehicle in a safe manner will result in a conclusion that the driver will be deemed not competent.
  • You will be taking notes and marking the assessment document.
  • The assessment will begin from the pre-start check, through the loading and unloading process,
  • Provide clear instructions to the driver regarding the routes and that particular attention will be paid to safe driving practices.
  o Smooth stopping
  o Safe following distances
  o Reversing to silos
  o Speed limits.
  o Operation of blower & Rotary seal
  

• Assessor

  Reg Clancy

  Steven Mendoza

• Gear Box

  Auto

  Synchro

  Non Synchro

• Licence Type

  LR

  MR

  HR

  HC

  MC

• Weather Conditions

• Driver can complete a pre-start checklist?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Driver can complete picking slip paperwork and log book?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Driver demonstrated the correct procedure to enter the premises and inform the weighbridge?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Driver demonstrated the correct procedure when loading?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

• Driver demonstrated the correct procedure when the vehicle is overloaded?

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Engine Start-Up

• Check park brake is on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure vehicle is in neutral

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No acceleration unit oil pressure is normal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check warning & ancillary systems (gauges)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gaull air pressure is obtained before moving off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seat belt is on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Movement, Moving Off

• No acceleration used to move off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct gear selected to avoid clutch shudder

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Low revs maintained until engine reaches normal operating temperature

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Acceleration is smooth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No jerking or uneven power flow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Movement, In Motion

• Gear change is withing the engine operating range

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clutch is used in gear changes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keeping revs low in keeping with progressive gearing changing techniques

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gear change is smooth

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hill decent (appropriate gear for decline engaged)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vehicle Movement, Turning Corners

• Braking is carried out prior to entering the corner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct gear is selected to negotiate corners & turns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Both hands are used on the steering wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirrors are used in low-speed manoeuvring

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Correct line through the corner is used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Monitoring Conditions

• Instruments & gauges scanned regularly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All traffic regulations are compiled with at all times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Eye contact is maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirrors are used regularly monitoring rear or vehicle & position on road

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Over shoulder checks are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safe braking distances are maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Intersection checks are carried out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overtaking manoeuvres are safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed is adjusted to weather conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Reversing the Vehicle

• Position the vehicle correctly to ensure ease of operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Make sure the area is clear behind the vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Selected the correct gear to maintain control & low speed of vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use mirrors where possible to observe the progress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use traffic markers as required when reversing to silos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintain the safe and efficient distance for unloading at silos

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Parking & Shutdown

• Truck is parked in the appropriate location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Park brake applied

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Neutral gear is selected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Truck is left clean and tidy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver demonstrates the correct procedure to locate silo and ensure the correct feed is delivered, and checks silo levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver ensures a safe and efficient distance is maintained from the silo to unload

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver demonstrates the correct procedure when connecting the blower pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver demonstrates the correct procedure when operating the blower and rotary seal

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver continually monitors during the unloading process and maintains a safe height for the tipper trailer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Coupling Trailer

• Align vehicle turntable to trailer skid plate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Apply park brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure turntable jaws are unblocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Use of dump valve - (where applicable) adjust ride height to match fifth wheel to skid plate height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check landing legs are clear of ground prior to completing coupling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connect service & emergency airlines & light plug

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn on air taps if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• inspect for damage & air leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check & secure trailer landing legs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove wheel chocks if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After reversing prime mover to couple, test against trailer brakes (tug test)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test trailer brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Uncouple Trailer

• Align prime mover & trailers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Apply park brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turn off air taps if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wind down landing legs, baulk with timber if needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnect service, emergency air lines & light plug

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chock trailer wheels if applicable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Release turntable locking pin or ring feeder pin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

• Recommendations

• Pass

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

  N/A

Signatures

• Assesor

  Sign

• Driver

  Sign