Commentary Drive Assessment - FleetSafe

1 Commentary Drive AssessmentTable of ContentsInstructions to the assessor ..Page 2 Recording the Assessment results and methods ..Page 3 Pre- Assessment information Guide ..Page 4 Questions for testing underpinning knowledge ..Page 5 Observation check list ..Page 6-9 Supporting 10 Assessment 11 NOT YET COMPETENTCOMPETENTTime start:Time finish: Candidate s Name: Candidate s Email: Date of Assessment : Location: Candidate s Supervisor: Supervisors Contact Number: Supervisors Email: Assessor s Name: Assessor s Contact Number: Assessor s Email: Licence Number:Expiry:Type: Assessment Result:Assessor s Signature: Candidate s Signature:Instructions to the AssessorTo achieve competency all boxes must be ticked or marked N/A (Not Applicable). The reasons for N/A should be noted next to the box, and in Assessor Comments.

2 Blank boxes indicate that further evidence is required in that the Assessment (How to run) A Commentary driving Assessment is where the candidate gives a running Commentary of what they are looking at, what they are doing and what they are thinking whilst driving a motor vehicle. The Assessment will be terminated if the candidate conducts a safety breach as listed below. In the event of a termination the assessor will Drive the vehicle back to the starting point. In the event the instructor is unable to Drive due to local statute law then the vehicle will be parked and contact be made with candidates supervisor to arrange a suitable driver and vehicle to return all staff and Breach: The candidate is involved in a crash or near miss incident. The assessor feels unsafe due to the candidates : Depending on the situation questions can be asked before, during or after the performance of the tasks or even a combination of the above.

3 However, you should use discretion in the timing of asking and recording of answers of questions especially when the candidate needs to concentrate on performing the tasks during Assessment . You may clarify a question with the candidate, but you must not provide assistance with the answer. The Assessment must be conducted in accordance with local statute law. You should validate that the candidate has all the documentation and/or training to competently perform the tasks associated with this competency along with the knowledge required to perform these tasks. You should record comments at appropriate times during the Assessment , so feedback can be given to the candidate and the Assessment summary on pages 10 and 11 can be completed. In order to be competent the candidate must display knowledge skills and attitude to the five set learning the Assessment ResultsYou will need to explain the outcome of the Assessment to the candidate.

4 You and thecandidate must complete, sign and date the Assessment summary of Assessment Method/s to be Used: Visual observations. Verbal questions. Commentary : Road worthy motor vehicle. Assessment sheet. Clipboard and : Appropriate local roads. of Variables:This Assessment is to be conducted during daylight hours only and with candidates whohave a valid drivers license for the class of vehicle they are being assessed Scope: Before any Assessment you must be satisfied the candidate is familiar with vehicleand operation of designated vehicle. Candidate must be aware of local driving conditions. You must ensure the candidate is assessed on the range of tasks covered in thedriver s Assessment sheet. Record the tasks covered in the Assessment . You may have to conduct additional assessments to gather more evidence for theparticipant to cover all aspects.

5 You must make the candidate aware of any additional Assessment Information GuideThis Assessment is based on driving a vehicle under operational sure you are familiar with low risk driving techniques and the local road trafficlaw before undertaking an the candidate, did you:Check motor vehicle drivers licence?Identify and explain the purpose of the Assessment ?Discuss the Assessment and check that the candidate understandsthe performance criteria. (Explain what a Commentary Drive is.)Discuss any relevant policies and ensure the candidate understands theimplications (eg. Appeals process etc)?Identify using the Assessment plan, opportunities for collecting evidence tosupport the Assessment decision? (The candidate might have useful ideas.)Inform the candidate to contact you if they have any further questions onthe Assessment process or if they require any further any special needs of the location/environment is suitable for Assessment instrument is the resources required for Assessment with Assessment arrangements with candidate s s SignatureDateCandidate s SignatureDateQuestions for Checking Underpinning KnowledgeOral questioning - recording are the advantages of lifting your vision?

6 Is a safe following distance? are some tell tale signs that you are not concentrating fully? is Commentary driving? can we increase our visibility on the road? are some factors affecting concentration?The candidate s underpinning knowledge was:Satisfactory Not satisfactory Signed by the assessor:Date:Feedback to Candidate:Acceptable answers hazard and escape options early and formulate hazard action plan, ability to centre vehicleavoiding sawing the wheel, generally smoother seconds light vehicle, 4 seconds for heavy vehicle and double for adverse weather catch us by surprise. On and off the brake and whilst driving to ensure that we are complying with the 5 observation road position whilst driving, leave sufficient hang back space, use of appropriate lighting and list of in car or scenery distractions plus drugs, alcohol, fatigue, illness, to demonstrate:Seat belt is correctly is positioned position on the steering wheel is maintained whilst Notes.

7 Securely fastens seat belt, low, flat and left foot braced on the left brace plate for abetter-balanced control and with knees slightly deep into the seat to prevent sliding bent when hands are holding steering head up to enable good head restraint centred at base of skull to preventspinal both hands on the wheel in 9-3 position exceptwhen operating vehicle Check ListCandidate to demonstrate and discuss POWERS Notes:Check for fluid leaks on approach to the for vehicle panel damage and record anything vehicle the candidate have in his possession the vehicle keysprior to vehicle check?Conduct POWERS apre trip OutcomesAssessment CriteriaObservations/EvidenceYNN/ACandid ate to demonstrate: Drive vehicle on vehicle and leave the Notes:Ensures that all passengers are wearing seat mirrors to Apply correctseating position3.

8 Safely andefficiently operatea vehicleObservation Check ListLearning OutcomesAssessment CriteriaObservations/EvidenceYNN/AStarts engine with one hand on the all doors are enters traffic the accelerator by moving the accelerator smoothlyon and off to change the accelerator to maintain a steady efficiently as the vehicle travels in a straight smoothly and appropriately to the accurately at an instructed smoothly making the vehicle go exactly where it with both hands unless using vehicle candidate must have control of direction at all an accurate 9-3 steering accurate course whilst driving around or through gears suitable gear to suit road speed and driving gears whilst travelling in a straight steering, braking and acceleration to variations inthe road mirrors signal and check blind spot beforestarting the manoeuvre safe?

9 Clears the rear before checking mirrors and manoeuvre speed. Reverse parallel park - 3 moves. Forward parallel park - 1 move. Angle park - 1 move. Three point turn - 3 moves. U-Turn - 1 moveObservation Check ListLearning OutcomesAssessment CriteriaObservations/EvidenceYNN/AStop the vehicle in a safe the park brake without ratchet to hold the vehicle in the engine a gear that makes the vehicle the and demonstrate effective observation and vehiclecontrol the the the Notes:Stop in traffic one car length behind the vehicle 1,2; second delay after vehicle in front starts to move?Maintains 2 second following checks blind spot before moving mirrors to check on vehicles mirrors every five to eight tailgaters in a timely fashion? Speed up or slow downto avoid being boxed LRL or RLR before entering intersections and continuesuntil five to eight second mirror checks include sidemirrors and rear vision for stale green lights - be ready to the steering wheels of parked cars to anticipatedrivers intending on pulling check - clear blind spot before changing eye contact with others on the instruments and gauges in appropriate anddemonstrateeffectiveobservation andvehicle control skillsCandidate to demonstrate ability to identify hazards and modifydriving to Notes.

10 Spots hazards, assesses the risks, makes the changes,re assesses the risks and hazards early, through good reads and understands for evidence to convert risks into to get eye contact with other the steering wheels of parked not Drive in blind spots of other the brake pedal on approach to significant the mirror on identifying speed to suit road the actions of pedestrians and respond the actions of other drivers and respond intersections RLR before entering and untilintersection is wheel to ground reference (to establish path vehicleis going to take).Scans interior of parked cars any sign of someone preparingto pull out onto turned on. (Where legally permitted)Displays a courteous attitude toward other Anticipate potentialroad crashsituationsObservation Check ListLearning OutcomesAssessment CriteriaObservations/EvidenceYNN/AAssess ment SummaryEvidence demonstrates competence in:YesNoDemonstrate a pre trip correct seating and efficiently operate a and demonstrate effective observation and vehicle control potential road crash be Completed by the AssessorThe candidate has attained competence when all of the following criteria are achieved(indicated by a YES).