Information

  • Document No.

  • Conducted on

  • Employee Name / Address

  • Assessment Title

  • Client / Site

  • Prepared by

Assessment

Applicant Details

  • Employee Number

  • Driving license Sited

  • License Class / Number / State / Expiry

Assessment Vehicle

  • Rego #

  • Fleet #

  • Class of Vehicle Driven

  • Manual

  • Automatic

  • 'A' Trailer Rego

  • 'B' Trailer Rego

Assessment Details

  • Start Location

  • Finish Location

  • Start Time

  • Finish Time

  • Weather/Road conditions

Driver Assessment Check List

  • Pre Trip Safety Checks - As per legal & company requirments

  • Identify Controls - Understand how controls fitted work - i.e. tailgate

  • Start and stop engine - As reguired by manufacturer

  • Enter and exit vehicle - Three points of contact - no jumping out

  • Pre driving adjustments - seat, mirrors - loose items secured

  • Steering control - hand position - smooth !!

  • ECO

  • Braking techniques - avoids harsh braking

  • Indicate-Meets legal requirements and timely

  • ECO

  • Gear changing technique-Progressive shifting in manual -shift enhancement in auto

  • Load Restraint-basic understanding of the use of 'Straps'-'Chains'-'Ropes' as required

  • Leave and return to kerb-Gears-Clutch-Safe gap-Head check-Indicate

  • Controlled intersections-Lights,repaired to stop if required-Speed appropriate

  • Lane positions-Not too high or low in lane

  • Left intersections-Preparation-Lane share considered as required

  • Right intersections-Preparation-Lane share considered as required

  • ECO

  • Observation-Plans ahead-keeps mass rolling

  • ECO

  • Provides Safe Cushion/Travelling Distance to avoid harsh braking

  • ECO

  • Anticipation-Plans & moves to keep mass rolling-avoids unnecessary braking

  • ECO

  • Speed-Keeps to speed limit

  • Vision block out-Cautious approach to blind spots

  • ECO

  • Roundabouts-Lane share technique-Gears-Smooth

  • Position in traffic-selects the appropriate lane for the circumstance

  • Safe gaps-Allows safe gaps when moving into traffic flow

  • ECO

  • Intersections in traffic-approach speed appropriate to conditions

  • Manage controls in traffic-manages all required controls safely & efficiently

  • Drive Positively-Demonstrates a confident driving style

  • Hill Starts-No harsh clutch action in manual vehicles-No roll back

  • Reversing-Good observation skills and performed safely

  • 'U'Turn (LR - HR truck) - Is mindfull of the rear overhang during process

  • Demonstrate Coupling & Un-Coupling of Trailer (HC & MC)

  • Curves and bends-Monitors vehicle position

  • ECO

  • Open Highway-Keeps engine in peak torque area for fuel economy

  • ECO

  • Hills and bends-correct gear use for efficient operations

  • Breakdown-Understands regulatory requirements & vehicle security

  • Comments

  • Remedial action or recommendation

  • Attendee signature

  • Assessor signature

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