Driver Evaluation Road Test Form
Driver:
Date of Road Test:                         Observed by:
Note: All of the skills tested are important to help prevent accidents.
Pre-Trip Inspection Check List
Yes             No             General condition of vehicle
Yes             No             Proper operation of parking and brakes
Yes             No             Steering
Yes             No             All lighting devices and reflectors
Yes             No             Condition of tires
Yes             No             Horn and windshield wipers
Yes             No             Rear view mirror adjustment
Yes             No             Emergency equipment
Placing Vehicle in Operation
Yes            No                 Uses seat belt
Yes            No                 Starts vehicle properly
Yes            No                 Checks traffic patterns
Yes            No                 Does not allow vehicle to roll while stopped
Yes            No                 Drives with both hands on wheel
Yes            No                 Steers smoothly
Yes            No                 Maintains proper speed for conditions, and within speed limit
Backing and Parking
Yes           No                  Stops in correct position
Yes           No                  Avoids backing from blindside
Yes           No                  Gets out of vehicle and checks entire area, including overhead
                                  before backing
Yes              No               Uses mirrors properly
Intersections
Yes              No               Prepares to stop vehicle if necessary, even if traffic signal is green
Yes              No               Checks in all directions for traffic conditions
Yes              No               Stops vehicle in proper location when required
Yes              No               Does not allow vehicle to roll when stopped
Turning
Yes              No               Makes sure vehicle is in proper lane for turn
Yes              No               Signals intention to turn well in advance
Yes              No               Approaches turn at proper speed
Yes              No               Checks traffic conditions and turns only when intersection is clear
Yes              No               Keeps vehicle in proper lane during turn
Passing
Yes              No               Only passes in safe location, where legally permitted
Yes              No               Checks ahead and behind to make sure passing room is adequate
Yes              No               Warns vehicle ahead of intention to pass
Yes              No               Uses directional signals properly
Yes              No               Leaves sufficient space between vehicles before moving back into lane
Yes              No               Does not exceed speed limit
Cell Phones
Yes              No               Uses only when safely stopped off street or highway
Summary & Recommendations (check appropriate recommendation and write in additional
recommendations, if warranted)
 Passed; Approved to drive: ________15 Passenger Van
                             ________ Minivan
                             ________ Passenger Car
 Failed; Re-Test in ____________ months
Comments: __________________________________________________
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Signature of Tester                      Signature of Driver
Send original of completed form to Director of Business and Auxiliary Services and to
Drivers Supervisor.