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 license number
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Enter truck rego
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Enter trailer rego
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Enter location/ crew
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Enter destination
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Enter weather
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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Log book up to date
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Correct PPE worn
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Lights
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Comments
ENGINE MANAGEMENT
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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
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Commetns
DRIVING
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All traffic regulations obeyed 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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Driver is competent at reversing vehicle
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Park brake always applied when driver leaves the cab of vehicle
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Makes adequate use of rear vision mirrors
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Smooth progressive braking used in general driving
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Avoids unnecessary use of auxiliary brakes
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Auxiliary brakes not used in urban/city/residential areas where prohibited
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Applies correct following distances
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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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Overtaking maneuvers are conducted safely
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Takes steps to allow following traffic past when safe to do so
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Driver sits in correct upright position, seat belt used if fitted.
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Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users
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Driving techniques used to allow early detection and action in advance of arrival hazards
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Cell phone and communication equipment used safely and at appropriate times
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Uses markers to call in location
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General Comments
Loading
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Stops at sign or site entry
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Enters site following loader operators instruction
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Wears correct PPE
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Positions units correctly for loading
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Unloads & connects trailer as per ACOP
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Stays in "safe zone" while loading
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Loads according to LTSC guidelines
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Checks load before moving vehicle off skid
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Moves vehicle no more than 100m before chaining
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Vehicle decks cleaned before leaving site (where applicable)
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Stops and checks chains before entering public highway
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Comments
Unloading
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Load is weighed at appropriate log yard
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Removes chains in unchaining bay/ area
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Enters unloading site when requested by loader operator
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Remains in safe zone while unloading
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Vehicle prepared for trailer up (bolsters re-positioned folded down etc)
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Trailer positioned correctly on back of truck, lights pluged in, gantry chain lifted
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Follows all site rules
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Exits site safely
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Comments
SHUT DOWN
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Vehicle is parked at appropriate yard
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Drained air tanks
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All electrical equipment is turned off
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Log Book and Paperwork completed
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Truck is clean and ready for the next day
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General Comments
DRIVER PROFESSIONALISM
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Identifies all potential hazards early and reacts in an appropriate manner
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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
LEGAL COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION
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All vehicle COF/ TSL/ RUCS valid (not expired)
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Log book complied correctly, and work time rule complied with
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Completes day sheet accurately and legibly
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Presents dockets/ daily paper work in a timely and tidy manner to admin
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WSX and any other required online system used correctly
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Drivers licence carried in vehicle, current and appropriate class held for vehicle been driven
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Records any truck faults on appropriate form
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Seatbelts utilised
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All HPMV permit requirement's met and complied with/
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Comments
OUTCOME
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Final outcome
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Any additional training required with driver
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Driver signature
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Assessor signature
