Driver Assessment Training

• Driver Name

• Assessor

• Conducted on

  Date

GENERAL

• Enter driver license number

• Enter truck rego

• Enter trailer rego

• Enter location/ crew

• Enter destination

• Enter weather

START UP CHECK LIST

• 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

• Comments

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Gearbox is used to maintain engine torque at all speeds

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Uses block shifting where appropriate

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

  N / A

• Acceleration is smooth

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Vehicle is driven in the manufactured specified rev range

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Gear selection is smooth and direct

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

  N / A

• Clutch engagement is smooth

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

  N / A

• Use of clutch

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

  N / A

• Commetns

DRIVING

• All traffic regulations obeyed at all times

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Cornering - Plans entry and exit, scans ahead for hazards

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Correct position on road, stays in own lane

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Driver is competent at reversing vehicle

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Park brake always applied when driver leaves the cab of vehicle

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

  N / A

• Makes adequate use of rear vision mirrors

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Smooth progressive braking used in general driving

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Avoids unnecessary use of auxiliary brakes

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Auxiliary brakes not used in urban/city/residential areas where prohibited

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Applies correct following distances

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Overtaking maneuvers are conducted safely

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Takes steps to allow following traffic past when safe to do so

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Cell phone and communication equipment used safely and at appropriate times

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses markers to call in location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Comments

Loading

• Stops at sign or site entry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enters site following loader operators instruction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wears correct PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Positions units correctly for loading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unloads & connects trailer as per ACOP

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stays in "safe zone" while loading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loads according to LTSC guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks load before moving vehicle off skid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Moves vehicle no more than 100m before chaining

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle decks cleaned before leaving site (where applicable)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops and checks chains before entering public highway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

Unloading

• Load is weighed at appropriate log yard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Removes chains in unchaining bay/ area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enters unloading site when requested by loader operator

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remains in safe zone while unloading

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle prepared for trailer up (bolsters re-positioned folded down etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailer positioned correctly on back of truck, lights pluged in, gantry chain lifted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follows all site rules

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits site safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

SHUT DOWN

• Vehicle is parked at appropriate yard

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Drained air tanks

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• All electrical equipment is turned off

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Log Book and Paperwork completed

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Truck is clean and ready for the next day

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• General Comments

DRIVER PROFESSIONALISM

• Identifies all potential hazards early and reacts in an appropriate manner

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Attitude to work

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Appearance – clean and tidy

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION

• All vehicle COF/ TSL/ RUCS valid (not expired)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Log book complied correctly, and work time rule complied with

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completes day sheet accurately and legibly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Presents dockets/ daily paper work in a timely and tidy manner to admin

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WSX and any other required online system used correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drivers licence carried in vehicle, current and appropriate class held for vehicle been driven

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Records any truck faults on appropriate form

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelts utilised

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All HPMV permit requirement's met and complied with/

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comments

OUTCOME

• Final outcome

  Professional Driver

  Above Average Driver

  Average Driver

• Any additional training required with driver

• Driver signature

  Sign

• Assessor signature

  Sign