DRIVING ASSESMENT
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Fluid levels - water
Fluid levels - Oil
Fluid levels - Fuel (Before Trips)
All tyres – checking tyres (Before Leaving Yard)
Indicators
Seat belts
Log book up to date
Correct PPE worn
Lights
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
General Comments
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
General Comments
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
What additional action/ training / monitoring has been agreed with the driver?
