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| Road Testing for Drivers of Automobiles, Vans and Light Trucks
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Possession of a driver’s license does not verify that a driver
operates a vehicle correctly. Consider these criteria when
evaluating the drivers that you hire. Additional criteria may
be necessary to meet your company’s specific needs.
Pre-trip inspection
- Checks general condition of vehicle
- Checks condition of tires
- Checks lighting devices
- Checks horn and windshield wipers
- Checks and adjusts rearview mirrors
Placing vehicle in operation
- Uses seat belt
- Starts vehicle properly
- Tests operation of brakes
- Drives with both hands on wheel
- Shifts gears properly
- Steers smoothly
Driving
- Keeps alert and checks for traffic conditions, especially at intersections
- Checks mirrors frequently
- Prepares to stop vehicle at an intersection, even if traffic signal is green
- Maintains proper speed for conditions, within speed limit
- Uses directional signals properly
- Stops vehicle in proper location
- Does not allow vehicle to roll when it should be stopped
- Only passes in safe location, where legally allowed, and within legal speed limit
- Passes safely — checks for vehicles ahead and behind, uses directional signals, warns the driver ahead of intent to pass, and leaves sufficient space before cutting back into lane
COPYRIGHT ©2005, ISO Services Properties, Inc.
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