LFT Driver Competency Check
Please ensure all areas are completed
Date
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Month
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Day
Year
Date
Driver First Name:
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First Name
Driver Surname:
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Surname
Vehicle Owner/Contractor
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Contractor Name
Pre Operational Checks
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YES
NO
N/A
1.Wheels, wheel nuts & tyres
2. Knowledge of vehicles Tare & GVM/GCM
3. Fluid leaks/levels
4. Air leaks
5. Air tanks
6. Couplings
7. Vehicle posture
8. Load security
9. Loose/missing/broken fittings
10. Registration
11. Lights & indicators
12. Drive belts & pulleys
Cabin Drill
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Yes
No
N/A
1. Seating Position
2. Seatbelts
3. Mirrors
4.Cleanliness
5. Controls
Start, Move off, shut down & secure
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YES
NO
N/A
1. Start Engine
2. Instruments & Gauges
3. Move off
4. Return to Kerb
5. Shut down
6. Secure Vehicle
Steering Management
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Yes
No
N/A
1. Smooth directional changes
2. Straight line driving
3. Hand Position & grip
4. Curves & bends
5. Intersections
6. Kerb Clearance
Manage Gears
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YES
NO
1. Appropriate gear for speed/gradient
2. Smooth changes without clashing
3. Correct use of clutch
Manage Brakes
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YES
NO
1. Efficient use of brake system
2. Smooth applicaiton
3. Stopping point accuracy
Manages Accelerator
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YES
NO
1. Manages engine Power
2. Smooth & efficient
Road rules & Directions
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YES
NO
1. Obeys road Rules
2. Follows assessors instructions
Hill Stop/Start
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YES
NO
1. Ascent
2. Descent
Load Securing
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YES
NO
N/A
1. Ropes
2. Chains
3. Winches and straps/ratchets and straps
Assessors Comments
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In Cab Assessment : Operator is
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Competent
Not yet Competent
Further Training required
Reassessment:
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Required
Not Required
Drivers Signature
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Assessors Full Name:
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Assessors Signature:
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