Title Page
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Driver Name
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Assessor
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Conducted on
DRIVING ASSESMENT
GENERAL
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Enter Driver Number from licence
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Enter Vehicle Registration and type of vehicle
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Take photo of licence Photo card DQC and Digital Tachograph card
START UP CHECK LIST
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Fluid levels - water
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Fluid levels - Oil
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Fluid levels - Fuel (Before Trips)
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All tyres – checking tyres (Before Leaving Yard)
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Indicators
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Seat belts
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Defect book Completed
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Correct PPE worn
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Lights
Driver technique
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Engine is driven in the appropriate torque range at all time’s
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Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection
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Gearbox is used to maintain engine torque at all speeds
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Uses block shifting where appropriate
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Acceleration is smooth
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Vehicle is driven in the manufactured specified rev range
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Gear selection is smooth and direct
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Clutch engagement is smooth
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Use of clutch
DRIVING
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All Highway code regulations observed at all times
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Cornering - Plans entry and exit, scans ahead for hazards
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Correct position on road, stays in own lane
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Cruise control
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Driver is competent at reversing vehicle and uses reversing assistant if available
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Driving techniques used to allow early detection and action in advance of arrival hazards
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Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle
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Downhill speed – vehicle in control, appropriate speed, not aggressive
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Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns
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Driver sits in correct upright position, seat belt used if journey over 50 Metres
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Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users
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General Comments
Coupling and uncoupling TRAILER UNITS (artic only)
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Driver uses 3 points of contact when climbing onto walk way to connect leads
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Loading sheets are used to secure loads where required
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Load security is checked prior to the vehicle entering the public highway
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All documentation is completed
DRIVER PROFESSIONALISM
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Attitude to work
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Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users
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Appearance – clean and tidy
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Has the driver been involved in a collisions where he/she was deemed blameworthy in the last 12 months?
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Provide description
End of assessment
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Has the vehicle been parked in a safe location
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Have the Tachograph or Log Book been completed by the driver
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Has the vehicle equipment been turned off and isolated and the keys returned to the office.
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Have you completed the feedback with the driver
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Driver Comments
Assessment Overview
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Assessment Conclusion
- Professional Driver
- Above Average Driver
- Average Driver
- Failed Assessment
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Assessor signature
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What additional action/ training / monitoring has been agreed with the driver?
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Driver signature
