Driver Assessment Checklist

1. 1. Enter license number

2. 2. Enter truck number

3. 3. Take photo of license (optional)

1. 1. Fluid levels - water

2. 2. Fluid levels - Oil

3. 3. Fluid levels - Fuel (Before Trips)

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

5. 5. Indicators

6. 6. Seat belts

7. 7. Log book up to date

8. 8. Correct PPE worn

9. 9. Lights

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

2. 2. Engine power is maintained with correct gear selection

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

4. 4. Uses block shifting where appropriate

5. 5. Acceleration is smooth

6. 6. Vehicle is driven in the manufactured specified rev range

7. 7. Gear selection is smooth and direct

8. 8. Clutch engagement is smooth

9. 9. Use of clutch

1. 1. All traffic regulations obeyed at all times

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

3. 3. Correct position on road, stays in own lane

4. 4. Cruise control

5. 5. Driver is competent at reversing vehicle

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

7. 7. Travelling distance, protects space around vehicle

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

9. 9. Indication – lane changes, roundabouts, turns

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

11. 11. Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

12. 12. General Comments

1. 1. User safe procedure to mount trailer when required

2. 2. Load securing devices are fitted where required

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

4. 4. All documentation is completed

1. 1. Vehicle is parked in a safe location

2. 2. Drained air tanks

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

4. 4. Log Book and Paperwork

5. 5. General Comments

1. 1. Attitude to work

2. 2. Attitude to driving – courteous to other road users

3. 3. Appearance – clean and tidy

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

1. 1. Final outcome

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