Summit Driver Performance Evaluation

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Vehicle number

• Miles Tested

Principles of Decision Driving

Pre-Driving

• Makes visual inspection of vehicle condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fastens safety belts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starts engine and checks instruments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts mirrors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Driving Habits

• Starts smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Travels slower in curb lane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Applies brakes smoothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes smooth stops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Keeps both hands on wheel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Expands Look-ahead Capacity

• Reads traffic lights in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evaluates traffic patterns early

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Looks for cross traffic at intersections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Varies speed to meet traffic conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sizes up the Whole Scene

• Approaches intersections cautiously

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yields to pedestrians

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Scans mirrors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Looks behind before pulling from curb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signals Intentions Early

• Signals before pulling from curb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals and takes proper lane for turns

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Completes turn smoothly and safely

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Taps horn to alert others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes eye contact with others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Plans an Escape Path

• Maintains safe following distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids being boxed in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is alert to parked vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Takes decisive Action

• Makes correct decisions and acts promptly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Anticipates Others actions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Steers smooothly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Accepts constructive criticism and tries to correct poor habits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Specific Driving Tasks

Intersections and Turning

• Enters intersections prepared to stop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks for cross traffic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yields to others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals intentions proper distance in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gets in proper lane well in advance of turn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turns only when way is clear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Signs and Signals

• Looks ahead for signs and signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approaches signs and signals prepared to stop

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slows vehicles gradually, regardless of right of way

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comes to complete stop any signs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Starts slowly from stopped position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Passing

• Allows sufficient space for passing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passes only when there is long term advantage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Passes only in a safe location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signals when changing lanes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alerts driver ahead of intentions to pass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proceeds in proper lane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Speed

• Observes posted speed limit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses Timed Interval following distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observes speed limit consistent with conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintains steady speed on open road

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adjusts speed for curves, other danger zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Braking and slowing

• Brakes as soon as need is recognized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids sudden stops

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stops and re-starts without rolling back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses brakes properly on grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids riding brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Backing

• Avoids unnecessary backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks area before backing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warns others when backing-taps horn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes smooth backing maneuver

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Uses mirrors to good advantage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Parking

• Selects safe area to park

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks to avoid backing when leaving

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parks correct distance from curb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Turns wheels appropriately on grades

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sets brake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Puts in gear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checks traffic and signals when pulling from curb

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Grips steering wheel properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Good driving posture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Centers vehicle in driving lane

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reads traffic lights in advance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evaluates traffic patterns early

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Aware of traffic around unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Frequent use of mirrors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Avoids being boxed in

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes eye contact with others

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Alert to parked vehicles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Makes good driving decisions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Always uses safety belts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General Performance

  Satisfactory

  Unsatisfactory

  Needs Training

• Comments

• Signature of Examiner

  Sign