Driver Evaluation Checklist

• Site

• Date and Time of Evaluation

  Date

• Inspector (Full Name)

• Driver's Name

• License Number
  Address

PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

• Fully evaluates condition of vehicle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks for oil, water, fuel leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks fuel, oil, and water levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks tires, lights, reflectors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks air hoses, electrical connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks suspension points, steering linkage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks service and parking brakes; hand valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks wipers, mirrors, horn, and gauges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks emergency equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cleans windows, mirrors, lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION

• Checks mirror adjustment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Puts transmission in neutral

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shifts gears smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starts motor without difficulty

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Allows proper warm-up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Builds full air pressure before starting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks brakes within 100 ft. of starting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks and understands instruments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses clutch properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains proper engine RPM

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Times gearshift properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses proper gear sequence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses seat belt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRAKING AND SLOWING

• Brakes as soon as need is recognized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids sudden stops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops smoothly without rolling back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests brakes at top of hills

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gears down to descend grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses brake peopeny on grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keeps check on air gauges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CONTROLS AND EOUIPMENT

• Knows proper use of parking brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows proper use of hand valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understands "low air" warning

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Understands use of 4-way flashers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses proper headlight beam

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dims lights when following others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dims lights when meeting others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts speed to range of lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows how to replace fuses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows how to use fire extinguisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows placement of warning devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows placement position of chocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Knows operation of engine brake (if equipped)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

OPERATING IN TRAFFIC

• Intersections and Turning

• Enters intersections prepared to stop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cheeks for cross traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yields to others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals direction changes in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gets in proper lane well in advance of turn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turns only when way is clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blocks traffic from curb side of turn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs and Signals

• Starts slowly from stopped position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Looks ahead for signs and signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comes to a complete stop at stop signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approaches signs and signals prepared to stop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slows vehicle gradually

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• R.R. Grade Crossings

• Adjusts speed to crossing conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comes to a complete stop (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops required distance from crossing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids shifting gears while crossing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passing

• Allows sufficient space for passing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passes only when there is long-term advantage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passes only in safe location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals when changing lanes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals before passing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proceeds in proper lane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Speed

• Observes posted speed limit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses timed interval following distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observes speed limit consistent with conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains steady speed on open road

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts speed for curves, other danger zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General

• Grips steering wheel properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good driving posture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Centers vehicle in driving lane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reads traffic lights in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evaluates traffic patterns early

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aware of traffic around unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequent use of mirrors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids being boxed in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes eye contact with others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alert to live parking

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes good driving decisions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BACKING AND PARKING

• Backing

• Avoids barking from blind side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids unnecessary backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warns others when backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks area before backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses mirrors to advantage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If in doubt gets out and looks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper backing maneuvers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vehicle Parking

• Selects safe area to park

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks to avoid backing when leaving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks correct distance from curb or roadway

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turns on warning flashers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks traffic when pulling out

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secures unit:

• Turns wheels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sets brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Puts in gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shuts off engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses chocks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

COMPLETION

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