Driver Roadside Competency Assessment

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IVR Recovery Competency

Use of equipment and how to identify defective equipment (SWL/WLL explanation)
How to report defective equipment and obtain new equipment
Safe use of the winch (Demonstrate remote use/emergency stop/free spool) and re-Spooling a winch cable and checking for defects
Use of brother straps on a vehicle
Use of endless loop(s)
Use of breakaway strap with towing eye fitted (Explanation/method behind using one)
How to load a casualty vehicle to an IVR standard (roll on/roll off)
Motorbike loading/unloading
Use of a snatch block (Mechanical advantage, back winching, side winching)
Use of specialist equipment (Slipperies/Skates)
Use of jacking equipment
How to perform a jump start/power up a vehicle
Use of cones (Explain/demonstrate placing them out safely and accordingly)
Explain how to release a vehicle from Park/Electronic handbrake (If facility present)
Use of warning lights (Beacons/Bed lights)
Explanation/Demonstration of fend position and sandwich position
Any other comments/observations to be made?

OUTCOME

Driving Assessment

All Key areas below should be demonstrated
Apex vehicle daily inspection demonstration
How would you check - Fluid levels - Oil
How would you check - Fluid levels - Coolant
How would you check - Fluid levels - Fuel (Before Trips)
How would you check - All tyres – checking tyres (Before starting shift)
How would you check - Headlights and taillights are operating correctly?
How would you check - Indicators operate correctly?
How would you check - Seat belts function correctly? (Passenger + Driver)
Correct PPE worn? Clean and visible? Explain how you would request more if required?
Explain how you report a defect on your vehicle once found?

Rate Driver Skill from Below Average to Excellent, a minimum rating of Average is expected. Below Average areas will require a training plan.
Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection
Acceleration is smooth
Gear selection is smooth and direct
Use of clutch - Clutch engagement is smooth
Braking distances adhered too
Use of brakes are smooth and not aggressive

Rate Driver Skill from Below Average to Excellent, a minimum rating of Average is expected. Below Average areas will require a training plan.
All traffic regulations obeyed at all times
Cornering - Plans entry and exit, scans ahead for hazards
Correct position on road, stays in own lane
Driver is competent at reversing vehicle
Driving techniques used to allow early detection and action in advance of arrival hazards
Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle
Downhill speed – vehicle in control, appropriate speed, not aggressive
Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns
Driver sits in correct upright position, seat belt used if fitted.
Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users
General Comments

Demonstrate correct use of spec lift (Strapping + loading).
User safe procedure to mount trailer when required
Load securing devices are fitted where required
Load is check before leaving site ensuring no material are likely to fall from trailer, trips rechecked

Attitude to work - Correct use of Apex observed
Attitude to driving – Courteous to other road users
Appearance – Clean and presentable?
Vehicle cleanliness - Is the vehicle free from rubbish, well kept and presentable?
Has the driver been involved in a collisions where he/she was deemed blameworthy in the last 12 months?
Provide description