Engine is driven in the appropriate torque range at all time’s

Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection

Gearbox is used to maintain engine torque at all speeds

Uses block shifting where appropriate

Acceleration is smooth

Vehicle is driven in the manufactured specified rev range

Gear selection is smooth and direct

Clutch engagement is smooth

Use of clutch

All traffic regulations obeyed at all times

Cornering - Plans entry and exit, scans ahead for hazards

Correct position on road, stays in own lane

Cruise control

Driver is competent at reversing vehicle

Driving techniques used to allow early detection and action in advance of arrival hazards

Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle

Downhill speed – vehicle in control, appropriate speed, not aggressive

Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns

Driver sits in correct upright position, seat belt used if fitted.

Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

User safe procedure to mount trailer when required

Load securing devices are fitted where required

Load is check before leaving site ensuring no material are likely to fall from truck, trips rechecked

All documentation is completed

Vehicle is parked in a safe location

Drained air tanks

All electrical equipment is turned off and isolating switch used where fitted

Log Book and Paperwork

Attitude to work

Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

Appearance – clean and tidy

Has the driver been involved in a collisions where he/she was deemed blameworthy in the last 12 months?

Final outcome