Rating of Performance:

Part 1: Pre-Trip

• 360‐degree walk‐around performed  
• Looks for leakage of coolants, fuel, lubricants, checks under hood - oil, water. The general condition of the engine compartment steering 
• All lighting devices and reflectors, condition of tires, Horn and windshield wipers
• Rearview mirror adjustment, emergency equipment 
• Proper operation of parking and brakes 
• Check dashboard warning lights for proper functioning, cleans windshield, windows, mirrors, lights, and reflectors, review and signs previous DVIR.
• General vehicle condition noted

Part 2:  COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING

• Lines up units
• Connects glad hand to trailer to apply trailer brakes before coupling
• Connects glad hands and light line properly
• Couples without difficulty
• Raises landing gear fully after coupling
• Visually checks king pin assembly to be specific or proper coupling
• Assure that the surface will support the trailer before uncoupling

Part 3:  

Placing the Vehicle in Motion and use of controls in Operation

• Uses seat belt
• Starts vehicle properly
• Allows proper warm-up
• Maintains proper engine speed (rpm) while driving 
• Does not abuse motor 

Clutch and Transmission 

• Starts loaded unit smoothly and uses clutch properly 
• Times gearshifts properly
• Shifts gears smoothly, uses proper gear sequence

Brakes

• Knows proper use of tractor protection valve
• Understands low air warning
• Tests service brakes
• Builds full air pressure before moving

Steering

• Drives with both hands on the wheel 
• Controls steering wheel 
• Steers smoothly

Lights

• Knows lighting regulations
• Uses proper headlight beam
• Dim lights when meeting or following other traffic
• Adjusts speed to a range of headlights
• Proper use of auxiliary lights 

Part 4: Slowing and Stopping

• Uses gears properly ascending
• Gears down properly descending
• Stops and restarts without rolling back
• Tests brakes before descending grades
• Uses brakes properly on grades
• Uses mirrors to check traffic to the rear
• Signals following traffic
• Avoids sudden stops
• Stops smoothly without excessive fanning
• Stops before crossing sidewalk when coming out of driveway/alley 
• Stops clear of pedestrian crosswalks

Part 5:  Braking and Parking

Backing

• Gets out and checks before backing, looks back as well, and uses the mirror
• Gets out and rechecks conditions on long back
• Avoids backing from blind side
• Signals when backing
• Controls speed and direction, property while backing

Parking (City)

• Parks proper distance from curb
• Does not hit nearby vehicles or stationary objects
• Parks a proper distance from the curb
• Sets parking brake, puts in gear, chocks wheels. shuts off motor
•  Checks traffic conditions and signals when pulling out from parked position

Parking (Road)

• Parks off pavement
• Avoids parking on soft shoulder
• Uses emergency warning signals when required
• Secures unit properly

PART 6 • OPERATING IN TRAFFIC PASSING AND TURNING

A. TURNING

• Signals intention to turn well in advance
• Gets into the proper lane well in advance of turn
• Checks traffic conditions and turns only when the intersection is clear 
• Restricts traffic from passing on right when turning right 
• Completes turn promptly and safely, does not impede other traffic

B. TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS

• Approaches signal prepared to stop if necessary 
• Obeys traffic signal 
• Uses good judgment on yellow light
• Starts smoothly on a green light
•  Notices and heeds traffic signs, obeys "Stop" signs  

C. INTERSECTIONS

• Adjusts speed to permit stopping if necessary 
• Checks for cross traffic regardless of traffic controls
• Yields right-of-way safely

D. GRADE CROSSINGS

• Adjusts speed to conditions
• Makes safe stop, if required
• Selects proper gear and does not shift gears while crossing
• Knows and understands federal and state rules governing grade crossing

E. PASSING

• Passes with sufficient clear space ahead
• Does not pass in an unsafe location: hill. curve, intersection
• Signals change of lanes
• Warns driver being passed
• Pulls out and back with certainty
• Does not tailgate
• Does not block traffic with slow pass
• Allows enough room when returning to the right lane

F. SPEED

• Speed consistent with basic ability
• Adjusts speed properly to the road, weather, traffic conditions, legal limits
• Slows down for rough roads
• Slows down In advance of curves. intersections, etc.
• Maintains consistent speed

G. COURTESY AND SAFETY

• Uses defensive driving techniques
• Yields right-of-way safely
• Goes ahead when given rlght•of-way by others
• Does not crowd other drivers or force way through traffic
• Allows faster traffic to pass 
• Keeps right and In their own lane 
• Uses horn only when necessary 
• Generally courteous and uses proper conduct

A. GENERAL DRIVING ABILITY HABITS

• Consistently alert and attentive 
• Adjusts driving to meet changing conditions
• Performs routine functions without taking eyes from road
• Checks instruments regularly while driving
• Willing to take instructions and suggestions
• Adequate self-confidence in driving, is not easily angered
• Positive attitude

B. HANDLING OF FREIGHT

• Checks freight properly
• Handles and loads freight properly
• Handles bills properly
• Breaks down load as required

C. RULES AND REGULATIONS

• Knowledge of company rules
• Knowledge of regulations: federal, state, local
• Knowledge of special truck routes

If the road test is successfully completed, the person who gave it shall complete a certificate of the driver’s road test. The original or copy of the certificate shall be retained in the employing motor carrier’s driver qualification file of the person examined and a copy given to the person who was examined. (49 CFR 391.31(e)(f)(g))

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