Driver Roadside Competency Assessment

• Driver Name

• Assessor

• Conducted on

  Date

• Assessment Type

  Select

• 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

• Comments/Final outcome?

• Drivers Signature

  Sign

• Assessors Signature

  Sign

GENERAL

• Enter license number

• Enter vehicle registration

• Take photo of license (optional)

  Media

START UP CHECK LIST

• All Key areas below should be demonstrated

• Apex vehicle daily inspection demonstration

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• 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?

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

ENGINE MANAGEMENT

• 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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Acceleration is smooth

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Gear selection is smooth and direct

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Use of clutch - Clutch engagement is smooth

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Braking distances adhered too

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Use of brakes are smooth and not aggressive

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

DRIVING

• 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

  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

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

  Excellent

  Average

  Below Average

• Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle

  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

• 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

• General Comments

HOOKING & UNHOOKING TRAILER UNITS + SPEC USE

• Demonstrate correct use of spec lift (Strapping + loading).

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• User safe procedure to mount trailer when required

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Load securing devices are fitted where required

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

• Load is check before leaving site ensuring no material are likely to fall from trailer, trips rechecked

  Pass

  Fail

  N/A

DRIVER PROFESSIONALISM

• Attitude to work - Correct use of Apex observed

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Attitude to driving – Courteous to other road users

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Appearance – Clean and presentable?

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Vehicle cleanliness - Is the vehicle free from rubbish, well kept and presentable?

  Excellent

  Good

  Average

  Poor

• Has the driver been involved in a collisions where he/she was deemed blameworthy in the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

• Provide description

OUTCOME

• Final outcome

  Professional Driver

  Above Average Driver

  Average Driver

• What additional action/ training / monitoring has been agreed with the driver?

• Driver Signature

  Sign

• Assessor Signature

  Sign

• Rollover demonstration

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Ditch/RTC demonstration

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Additional advanced training/IVR demonstrated?

• Drivers Signature

  Sign

• Assessor Signature

  Sign

• Communicational skills (Management/Control/Use of PDA)

• Working Time Directive (Explained and understood)

• Tachograph regulations adhered too

• Customer safety (Communication/clear instructions given/duty of care)

• Solus Courtesy Car paperwork

• Police VR1 and VAD documents

• No smoking policy

• Drug and alcohol policy

• Other comments/discussions?

• Drivers Signature

  Sign

• Assessor Signature

  Sign