Title Page
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Driver
Journey Management
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Knowledge of safety equipment (Triangles , Fire extinguisher)
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Know the vehicle operations & Controls (Radio, Climate Control, Cruise Control)
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Use of seat belt
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Mirror Adjustment
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Seat Adjustment
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GPS Setup
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Securing Cellphone for hands-free
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Planning your route discussion (Time to Destination / Cargo.. Etc.)
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Headlights on for Safety
Commentary Ride Along Instruction
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Verbalize everything you are seeing while driving. Tell me what you are doing before, during, and after you are doing it. Example: "Approaching Intersection, with stop sign, going to slow down as we get closer. making a right turn, I am going to turn signal on."
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How is the driver doing while driving? (start up)
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Does the driver stop talking during the commentary ride along?
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How is the driver doing while driving (10 mins)
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Driver recognized all hazards and commented on a significant event during the ride along?
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How is the driver doing while driving (20 mins)
Driving
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Scan frequently changing his focus?
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Smooth Acceleration
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Operating the vehicle in traffic
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Vehicle Space Management (including escape route)
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Changing Lanes
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Following Distance (2-4 Second Rule)
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Mirror Checks (every 7 seconds)
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Observation of speed limits
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Recognition of road signs and traffic signals
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Slows Down for hard curves
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Smooth Braking
Intersections and turning
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Use of turn signals during lane change (including canceling turn signal)
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Does the driver signal early & often? (3 Seconds)
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Use of mirrors during lane change
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Practices Defensive Driving Techniques (Courtesy & Cautious, Safety Focused)
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Slows / Covers Brake while approaching intersections
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Clears intersections looking left-right-left
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Turning vehicle at an intersection (speed, consideration for curb, etc.) -- Controlled Turn to include wide turns --
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Stays in the correct lane while turning
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Alert to Pedestrians
Parking (Use gas station or other congested parking situation)
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Selects safe parking space
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Performs and understands circle for safety
Backing (Use congested parking area or cones)
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Concentration - turns down radio
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Uses Mirrors / Cameras
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Checks Overhead Obstructions & Distances Behind
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Get Out And Look (GOAL)? Are spotters available?
Completion
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Additional comments
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Approved to Drive
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Congratulations You are approved to drive!
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Set up Employee for Coaching, Training, & Re-evaluation
