driving test form - Trulos

1 driving TEST FORMName:Address:City: License :Date:Zip:Equipment Driven:SSN#: Tractor: Trailer:If Passenger Carrier, Type of BusFrom:To:For those items that apply, checkmark if driver's performance is satisfactory, mark with an X if driver's performance is unsatisfactory, Explain unsatisfactory items under Remarks:1 - PRE-TRIP INSPECTION AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT3 - COUPLING AND UNCOUPLINGC hecks general condition approaching unitLines up unitsLooks for leakage of coolants, fuel, lubricantsHooks brake and light lines properlyChecks under hood - oil, water, general condition Secures trailer against movementof engine compartment, steeringBacks under slowlyChecks around unit - tires, lights, trailer hookup,brake and light lines, body, doors, hornTests hookup with powerwindshield wipersChecks hookup visuallyTest brake action, tractor protection valve, and Handles landing gear properlyparking (hand)

2 BrakeProper hook-up of full trailerKnows use of jacks, tools, emergency warningSecures power unit against movementdevices, tire chains, fire extinguisher, sparefuses, and four-way flashers4 - BACKING AND PARKINGA. BackingChecks instrumentsGets out and checks before backingCleans windshield, windows, mirrors, lights, reflectorsLooks back as well as uses mirrors2 - PLACING VEHICLE IN MOTION AND USE OF CONTROLSGets out and rechecks conditions on long backA. MOTORA voids backing from blind sideStarts motor without difficultySignals when backingAllows proper warm-upControls speed and direction properly when backingUnderstands gauges on instruments panelMaintains proper engine speed while drivingB. PARKING (city)Basic knowledge of motors - gas, dieselDoes not hit nearby vehicles or stationary objectsDoes not abuse motorParks proper distance from curbSets parking brake, puts in gear, chocks wheels, B.

3 CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSION shuts off motorStarts loaded unit smoothlyChecks traffic conditions and signals whenUses clutch properlypulling out from parked positionTimes gearshifts properlyParks in safe and legal locationShifts gears smoothlyUses proper gear sequenceC. PARKING ( road )C. BRAKESP arks off pavementUnderstands operating principles of air brakesAvoids parking on soft shoulderKnows proper use of tractor protection valveUses emergency warning signals when requiredUnderstands low air warningSecures unit properlyTests brakes before starting tripD. STEERING5 - SLOWING AND STOPPINGC ontrols steering wheelUses gears properly ascendingGood driving posture and good grip on wheelGears sown properly descendingE. LIGHTSS tops and restarts without rolling backKnows lighting regulationsTests brakes at top of hillUses proper headlight beamUses brakes properly on gradeDim lights when meeting or following other trafficUses mirrors to check traffic to rearAdjusts speed to range of headlightsSignals following trafficProper use of auxillary lightsAvoids sudden stopsStops before crossing sidewalk when coming out ofdriveway of alleyStops clear of pedestrian crosswalks6 - OPERATING IN TRAFFIC PASSING AND TURNINGG - COURTESY AND SAFETYUses defensive driving techniquesYields right-of-way for safetyGoes ahead when given right-of-way through trafficDoes not crowd other drivers or force way throughtrafficAllows faster traffic to passKeeps right and in own laneUses horn only

4 When necessaryGenerally courteous and uses proper conduct7 - MISCELLANEOUSA. GENERAL driving ABILITY AND HABITSC onsistently alert and attentiveAdjusts driving to meet changing conditionsPerforms routing functions without taking eyesfrom roadChecks instruments regularly while drivingWilling to take instructions and suggestionsAdequate self-confidence in drivingIs not easily angeredPositive attitudeGood personal appearance, manner, cleanlinessGood physical staminaB. HANDLING OF FREIGHTC hecks freight properlyHandles and loads freight properlyHandles bills properlyBreaks down load as requiredC. RULES AND REGULATIONSK nowledge of company rulesKnowledge of regulations: federal, state, localKnowledge of special truck routesGets in proper lane well in advanceSignals well in advanceChecks traffic conditions and turns only when way is clearDoes not swing wide or cut short while turningB.

5 TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALSA pproaches signal prepared to stop if neccessaryObeys traffic signalUses good judgement on yellow lightStarts smoothly on greenNotices and heeds traffic signsObeys "Stop" signsC. INTERSECTIONSA djusts speed to permit stopping if necessaryChecks for cross traffic regardless of traffic controlsYields right-of-way for safetyD. GRADE CROSSINGSA djusts speed to permit stopping if necessaryMakes safe stops, if requiredSelects proper gearE. PASSINGP asses with sufficient clear space aheadDoes not pass in unsafe location: hill, curve, intersectionSignals change of lanesWarns driver being passedPulls out and backs with certaintyDoes not tailgateDoes not block traffic with slow passAllows enough room when returning to right laneA. TURNING(Name of Examiner)(Signature of Examiner)F.

6 SPEEDD. USE OF SPECIAL EQUIPMENT (Specity)Speed consistent with basic abilityAdjusts speed properly to road , weather, trafficconditions, legal limitsSlows down for rough roadsREMARKS:Slows down in advance of curves, intersections, consistent speedGENERAL PERFORMANCE:SatisfactoryNeeds TrainingUnsatisfactoryQUALIFIED FOR:TruckTractor-SemitrailerOther(specif y)CERTIFICATION OF road TESTI nstructions to Carrier:If the road test is successfully completed, the person who gave it must complete the following certification in original of the signed road test form and the original of the Certification of road Test shall be retained in the driver qualification file of the personwho was examined, and duplicate copies provided to the person examined. Section (e)(f)(g)(1)(2) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

7 This is to certify that the above-named driver was given a road test under my supervision on _____ 19 _____ consisting of approximately _____ miles of driving . It is my considered opinion that this driver possesses sufficient driving skill to operate safely the type ofcommercial motor vehicle listed above.(Carrier Name)(Carrier Address)(City)(State)(Zipcode)