Driver Evaluation Checklist

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Driver Name and Employee ID:

• Vehicle Type and Weather Conditions:

Before Driving

• Inspects Vehicle Before Entering/Starting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts Seats and Mirrors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wears Safety Belt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

While Driving

• Accelerates Smoothly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops Smoothly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains Legal Speeds?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts Speed to Conditions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses Turn Signals Appropriately?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops Completely at Stop Signs and Red Lights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Leaves Sufficient Space when Stopping in Traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obeys All Traffic Laws?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Backs Safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hazards

• Scans Ahead?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks for Cross Traffic and Intersections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains Safe Distance from Other Vehicles? (3 second rule)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Merges Smoothly Into Traffic?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Changes Lanes in a Controlled Manner?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids Following Oversized Vehicles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids Driving in Other Driver's Blind Spots?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shows Awareness of Pedestrians and Cyclists?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reacts Early Enough to Respond to Potential Hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids Distractions? (Cell Phones/Eating/Conversations)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver Signature:

  Sign