Driver Orientation Checklist

  • Name of Driver receiving orientation

  • Trained By:

  • Conducted on

Vehicle Familiarisation

  • Understands how to fuel the truck including how to use the Fuel Card

  • Understands the emergency/accident procedure

  • Driver completed daily pre-start check as per procedures

  • Driver understands how to re-tourque wheels & return cards to dispatch

  • Driver has been shown how to use the retarder

  • Driver has been shown all relevant switches and controls on the dash board

  • Driver has been shown the gear positions

  • Driver has been shown how to perform the "particulate fuel filter" process

  • Driver has been shown all indicator switches, hazard lights, light switches and the exhaust brake

  • Driver has been shown the location of the first aid kit

  • Driver has been shown how to replace all seat belts at the end of the journey

  • Driver has been shown the location of the fire extinguisher

  • Driver has been shown the spill kit location and instructions for use (if required - DG only)

Driving Assessment

  • Driver can adjust driver's seat

  • Driver checks mirrors and adjusts accordingly

  • Driver starts vehicle in appropriate gear

  • Driver checks road for safe exit from driveway

  • Driver changes gears smoothly

  • Driver brakes smoothly

  • Driver turns corners smoothly and with good technique

  • Driver correctly uses Cruise Control and Down Hill Decent

  • Driver stop before white lines at lights or crossings

  • Driver cleans unit to Symons standards

Manoeuvres

  • Reverse exercise

  • Three point turn

  • Round abouts

  • Connecting a tractor unit to a trailer

Final comments

  • Rank the drivers overall performance

  • Driver Signature: By signing this from you declare that you have completed your orientation and have received useful feedback from the assessor on the outcome.

  • Trainers Signature: By signing this form you are certifying that the driver was competent in driving the vehicle and that all checks were carried out as per the Driver Orientation checklist.

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