Pre-Employment Driver Assessment
A vital need for any company employing drivers is to ensure that the applicant not only suits the academic qualifications required for the position but also has the required competence level to use or operate any of your company vehicles.
Gone are the days when a nice smile and the right licence secured a driving position. Almost all forward thinking companies now - as part of their selection process - require that drivers are assessed correctly before they are offered a position.
FDAT offers pre-hire driver assessment. This incorporates a computerised theory and hazard perception evaluation as well as a demonstration of the driver's practical skills. The driver must be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the vehicle and the legal requirements that make the vehicle fit for purpose.
A full report is issued for each driver, with the assessment being carried out in your vehicle over a pre-selected route. Drivers must already hold the appropriate full category of licence entitlement to drive the type of vehicle used in the assessment.
The practical assessment consists of:
- Licence check
- Eyesight check
- Daily vehicle (first use inspection) check
- Vehicle condition
- Health and safety questions
- Starting/moving off - correct use of gears
- Vehicle control
- Road behaviour
- Mirrors - use and frequency
- Correct Signalling
- Road Signage
- Attention to other traffic and road conditions
- Manoeuvres and vehicle positioning
- Driver attitude
- Highway Code
Remember! This is your vehicle with your name on it!
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