No

Sample road test for drivers of trucks

Driver’s name (print):

Operator’s license:

Issuing state:

License number:

Class:

Endorsement(s):

Expiration:

Type of vehicle employed in evaluation:

 

Instructions to examiner

Possession of a driver’s license does not verify that a driver can safely operate a vehicle. All drivers should be required to take a road test to evaluate their safety awareness. This checklist can help a supervisor administer a road test. Place a check mark: in the Yes box for items that the driver performs satisfactorily; in the No box when further training is recommended; and in the N/A box when the item does not apply to the operation of the vehicle that the driver will be assigned. Additional criteria may be necessary to meet a company’s specific needs.

 

Pre-trip inspection

Yes

No

N/A

Checks general condition of vehicle

      

Checks for proper operation of parking and service brake systems

      

Checks steering mechanism

      

Checks condition of tires

      

Checks all lighting devices and reflectors

      

Checks horn and windshield wipers

      

Checks and adjusts rearview mirrors

      

Checks emergency equipment

      

 

 

Coupling and uncoupling combination unit

Yes

No

N/A

Checks that fifth wheel jaws are open

      

Lines up properly with the trailer

      

Connects brake and electrical lines

      

Charges trailer brakes

      

Backs up slowly

      

Visually checks for proper coupling of fifth wheel

      

Assures that fifth wheel handle is in locked position

      

Raises landing gear and removes wheel chocks

      

Applies trailer brakes and gently tries to pull away from trailer

      

 

Placing vehicle in operation

Yes

No

N/A

Uses seat belt

      

Starts vehicle properly

      

Checks air pressure in brake system

      

Tests operation of brakes

      

Checks traffic conditions

      

 

 

Driving

Yes

No

N/A

Drives with both hands on the steering wheel

      

Checks mirrors frequently, especially when backing

      

Accelerates, steers, and brakes smoothly

      

Shifts gears properly

      

Uses directional signals properly

      

Maintains proper speed for conditions, within speed limit

      

Able to slow vehicle other than by braking

      

Stops vehicle in proper location

      

Does not allow vehicle to roll, while it should be stopped

      

Checks in all directions for traffic conditions

      

Prepares to stop vehicle at an intersection, even if traffic signal is green

      

Signals intention to turn well in advance

      

Approaches a turn at the proper speed

      

Makes sure vehicle is in proper lane for turn

      

Checks traffic conditions and turns only when intersection is clear

      

Keeps vehicle in proper lane during turn

      

Does not shift gears during turn

      

Stops in correct position when parking

      

Gets out of vehicle and checks entire area, including overhead, before backing

      

Avoids backing from blindside

      

Only passes in safe location, where legally allowed, and within legal speed limit

      

Checks ahead and behind to make sure passing room is adequate

      

Warns vehicle ahead of intention to pass

      

Uses directional signals properly when passing

      

Leaves sufficient space before cutting back into lane

      

Checks in all directions when approaching railroad crossing

      

Comes to complete stop at railroad crossing, when necessary, or as required by law

      

Stops at a safe distance of the railroad crossing, when necessary

      

Does not shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

      

 

Remarks: 

 

 

 

 

Check one of the following:

  • Qualified
  • Qualified with additional training
  • Not qualified

                      

Road test conducted by (print):

Signature: 

Location/telephone number: 

Date of road test:

To learn more about Hanover Risk Solutions, visit hanoverrisksolutions.com.

 

171-1176 (4/15)               LC 2015-116

No

Sample road test for drivers of trucks

Driver’s name (print):

Operator’s license:

Issuing state:

License number:

Class:

Endorsement(s):

Expiration:

Type of vehicle employed in evaluation:

 

Instructions to examiner

Possession of a driver’s license does not verify that a driver can safely operate a vehicle. All drivers should be required to take a road test to evaluate their safety awareness. This checklist can help a supervisor administer a road test. Place a check mark: in the Yes box for items that the driver performs satisfactorily; in the No box when further training is recommended; and in the N/A box when the item does not apply to the operation of the vehicle that the driver will be assigned. Additional criteria may be necessary to meet a company’s specific needs.

 

Pre-trip inspection

Yes

No

N/A

Checks general condition of vehicle

      

Checks for proper operation of parking and service brake systems

      

Checks steering mechanism

      

Checks condition of tires

      

Checks all lighting devices and reflectors

      

Checks horn and windshield wipers

      

Checks and adjusts rearview mirrors

      

Checks emergency equipment

      

 

 

Coupling and uncoupling combination unit

Yes

No

N/A

Checks that fifth wheel jaws are open

      

Lines up properly with the trailer

      

Connects brake and electrical lines

      

Charges trailer brakes

      

Backs up slowly

      

Visually checks for proper coupling of fifth wheel

      

Assures that fifth wheel handle is in locked position

      

Raises landing gear and removes wheel chocks

      

Applies trailer brakes and gently tries to pull away from trailer

      

 

Placing vehicle in operation

Yes

No

N/A

Uses seat belt

      

Starts vehicle properly

      

Checks air pressure in brake system

      

Tests operation of brakes

      

Checks traffic conditions

      

 

 

Driving

Yes

No

N/A

Drives with both hands on the steering wheel

      

Checks mirrors frequently, especially when backing

      

Accelerates, steers, and brakes smoothly

      

Shifts gears properly

      

Uses directional signals properly

      

Maintains proper speed for conditions, within speed limit

      

Able to slow vehicle other than by braking

      

Stops vehicle in proper location

      

Does not allow vehicle to roll, while it should be stopped

      

Checks in all directions for traffic conditions

      

Prepares to stop vehicle at an intersection, even if traffic signal is green

      

Signals intention to turn well in advance

      

Approaches a turn at the proper speed

      

Makes sure vehicle is in proper lane for turn

      

Checks traffic conditions and turns only when intersection is clear

      

Keeps vehicle in proper lane during turn

      

Does not shift gears during turn

      

Stops in correct position when parking

      

Gets out of vehicle and checks entire area, including overhead, before backing

      

Avoids backing from blindside

      

Only passes in safe location, where legally allowed, and within legal speed limit

      

Checks ahead and behind to make sure passing room is adequate

      

Warns vehicle ahead of intention to pass

      

Uses directional signals properly when passing

      

Leaves sufficient space before cutting back into lane

      

Checks in all directions when approaching railroad crossing

      

Comes to complete stop at railroad crossing, when necessary, or as required by law

      

Stops at a safe distance of the railroad crossing, when necessary

      

Does not shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

      

 

Remarks: 

 

 

 

 

Check one of the following:

  • Qualified
  • Qualified with additional training
  • Not qualified

                      

Road test conducted by (print):

Signature: 

Location/telephone number: 

Date of road test:

To learn more about Hanover Risk Solutions, visit hanoverrisksolutions.com.

 

171-1176 (4/15)               LC 2015-116