Driver Assessment Checklist

Use the Driver Assessment Checklist to evaluate driving skills, adherence to regulations, and overall safety, ensuring competent and responsible drivers.

Driver Assessment Checklist



General

1. Enter license number


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2. Enter truck number


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3. Take photo of license (optional)




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Start Up Check List

1. Fluid levels - water


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2. Fluid levels - Oil


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3. Fluid levels - Fuel (Before Trips)


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4. All tyres – checking tyres (Before Leaving Yard)


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5. Indicators


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6. Seat belts


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7. Log book up to date


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8. Correct PPE worn


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Engine Management

1. Engine is driven in the appropriate torque range at all time’s


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2. Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection


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3. Gearbox is used to maintain engine torque at all speeds


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4. Uses block shifting where appropriate


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5. Acceleration is smooth


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6. Vehicle is driven in the manufactured specified rev range


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7. Gear selection is smooth and direct


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8. Clutch engagement is smooth


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9. Use of clutch


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Driving

1. All traffic regulations obeyed at all times


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2. Cornering - Plans entry and exit, scans ahead for hazards


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3. Correct position on road, stays in own lane


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4. Cruise control


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5. Driver is competent at reversing vehicle


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


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7. Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle


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8. Downhill speed – vehicle in control, appropriate speed, not aggressive


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9. Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns


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10. Driver sits in correct upright position, seat belt used if fitted.


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11. Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users


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12. General Comments


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Hooking & Unhooking Trailer Units

1. User safe procedure to mount trailer when required


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2. Load securing devices are fitted where required


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3. Load is check before leaving site ensuring no material are likely to fall from truck, trips rechecked


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4. All documentation is completed


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Shut Down

1. Vehicle is parked in a safe location


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2. Drained air tanks


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3. All electrical equipment is turned off and isolating switch used where fitted


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4. Log Book and Paperwork


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5. General Comments


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Driver Professionalism

1. Attitude to work


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2. Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users


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3. Appearance – clean and tidy


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


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Outcome

1. Final outcome


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


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Checklist by GoAudits.com – Please note that this checklist is intended as an example. We do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. You should seek professional advice to determine how this checklist should be adapted to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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