Australian Driving Institute Remote Road Safety Program
Participant Information
Participant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Instructor
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Employer Name / Agency Name
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Date of Training
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Day
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Month
Year
Date
Location of Training
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Driver's Licence Number
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Driver's Licence Expiry
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Licence State
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Licence Class
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Driver Manager
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Cost Centre / Employee ID
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Training vehicle details
Vehicle make and model
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Registration Number
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Vehicle presentation (Scale of 1-5) (1 Very poor - 5 Immaculate)
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Transmission : Auto / Manual
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2WD / 4WD / AWD
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Odometer
Cabin Drill
The participant demonstrated the following competency level when carrying out the Cabin Drill exercises.
Participant demonstrates that seating and steering wheel is set correctly, seat belt - is adjusted at B pillar.
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates correct use of mirrors - centre, side view mirrors set up to achieve the wide method
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates correct steering method - holding of the wheel (9 and 3) is correct with appropriate methods to conditions/speeds.
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Highly Competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not Applicable
Not tested
Cabin is presented free of loose items
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Yes
No
Discussed and improved
Can correctly install any additional workplace specific equipment
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Yes
No
Discussed and improved
N/A
Other
Further comments regarding Cabin Drill exercises
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Road Craft and Managing Traffic
Participant demonstrates correct safety gap in traffic when driving and is sustained at 3 seconds
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates appropriate distance from traffic when stopped – can see tyres and approximately 1 metre of tarmac
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after signfificant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant can sight and react to intersections (including cover the brake), Participant demonstrates preparedness to lift off and look (attitude)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates overall maintenance of safety buffers
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant observes posted speed limits
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Observes suitable speed and correct gear for conditions, participant will adjust speed early for changing conditions, participant can cruise at a constant speed for conditions
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates early braking for unplanned events
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Braking – linear for stopping (intersections/lights/traffic/constantsteady application)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Threshold braking – sealed surfaces
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Split surface braking (optional)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates appreciation for low ground clearance (sedan) or high centre of gravity (4x4)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates correct line and cornering principles (position and speed). Sustains corner balance (throttle, brake inputs, early and high vision)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates correct position on the road for approaching heavy vehicles
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates can cruise at a constant speed for conditions
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant will adjust speed early when conditions change
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates an understanding of fatigue management (inc. oral questions)
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Further comments regarding Roadcraft exercises
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Unsealed Roads
Participant selects appropriate gears and range selection
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant observes suitable speed for the conditions
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant is able to judge and plan the correct position on crests, blindcorners and intersections
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant applies emergency braking principles - ABS and Threshold
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant is able to adjust and plan for surface changes
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Further comments on driving on unsealed roads
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Overtaking procedures
Participant can correctly position behind vehicle prior to overtaking - planning, forward observation, identify hazards
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant can identify between long load / oversize / road train configurations and plan manoeuvre
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant demonstrates positive, safe overtaking procedure - nil hesitation, good forward obs, smooth and co-ordinated
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Further comments regarding safe overtaking procedures
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Slow Speed Manoeuvring
Participant successfully demonstrates a park front In, angle or 90 degree
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant successfully demonstrates a park reverse in, angle or 90 Degree
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant successfully demonstrates reversing 90 degrees to the left / right or reverse parallel Park
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Participant successfully demonstrates a reverse in straight Line
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Highly competent
Competent
Competent after significant improvement
Not yet competent
Not applicable
Not tested
Further comments regarding slow speed manouevring
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Policies and Procedures
Participant understands Motor Vehicle Policy
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant understands Mobile phone policy
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant understands journey management and fatigue management practices
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant understands Blood Alcohol Content requirements and drug and alcohol limits
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant understands and correctly uses available vehicle safety technology
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant understands their WHS role and responsibilities.
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Not applicable
Could clearly explain
Needs further clarification
Participant Attitude
The participant demonstrated the following on the day
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The participant demonstrated an exemplary attitude
The participant agreed to commit to a more improved, modern methods/techniques and carry out the expectation of today's corporate driver.
The participant initially demonstrated resistance to training; however this improved throughout the day.
The driver did not display an attitude that supports a willingness to adapt to a higher and more corporate standard.
Other
Further comments about the Participant's attitude.
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Overview of Competency
The participant demonstrated competency in the following areas
Adapting to more modern systems: The wider mirror setting takes away the blind spot helping you to manage traffic and lane changes. It can take about a week to adjust and reset your judgement but its worth it, you don't have to take your head and eyes off the road.
Steering: It's ideal to have your hands at 9 and 3 where your ability to maintain better direction and stability is vastly improved.
Safety Gaps: When cruising with traffic, us humans tend to travel too close, around 1.2 seconds because it 'feels' OK. This is why you find it more difficult to remain around 3 seconds back. Even with this gap, not too many vehicles pull into the gap and it wont impact on your travelling time. This needs extra effort to sustain but the benefits are not just about the ability to safely stop.
Forward Observation and Planning: Well done, this is difficult to maintain however, once you have your 3 second gap, you can also look past the traffic you follow and judge what is happening ahead. This can allow you develop some choices and could include a lane chance to maintain your flow. This is not just efficient but its more relaxing than feeling rushed and flustered with no plan. Better observation and planning will also help you when observing the 'body language' of drivers around you.
Controlled (Linear) Braking: The act of controlling braking and stopping is more detailed than most believe. The opposite to look ahead when cruising, you look down to stop. You practiced by looking down at tyres or a white line and the rate of braking felt the same from 60 to 0 kph. The added advantage of controlled (linear) braking is very comfortable and if conditions change, you can brake more.
Working with other Road Users: Once you manage to stay back, looking much further ahead, you can manage traffic conditions more easily. With conditions varying from bicycles to trucks, there needs to be a dynamic plan constantly evolving and considering others. Also, its wise not to interact with aggressive people. You might observe the 'body language' of traffic and keep away from them. This will reduce the chance of engaging or being involved with 'road rage'.
Parking and Slow Speed Manoeuvring: Great work in the 'car park'. This part of driving is over represented in damaging incidents and it's good to see you can carry this task out proficiently. Don't let your guard down, more concentration is needed than most people think.
Further comments about the Participant's competency
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The participant needs to focus on the following areas
Getting ready to drive: Something as simple as running late or the impact of an urgent request can upset your clear thinking. The things to make sure you have settled is the cabin (seat, seat belt, mirrors) and how clear you mind is.Being rushed or anxious will generally impact on how well you drive technically (using the controls) and your methods of managing traffic, including defensive driving (the art of continually observing and managing risk, in other-words, prevention).
Keeping further back in Traffic: This is a critical aspect to defensive driving. Even though it might feel like the gap is too big and the prospect of other drivers pulling into 'your gap'. Even though it doesn't feel intuitive, the maths cant be disputed. While a 2 seconds gap is mathematically possible, its not likely you will pull up in time if the preceding driver stops quickly. 3 seconds is ideal and required. The advantages that come from this gap include better vision, better planning and vastly more comfortable for passengers. You also don't get involved in other drivers problems, a good driver will see things developing and start reacting by backing off and keeping to yourself.
Improved Vision for Improved Planning: When you stay back from other vehicles, you can see better what is unfolding ahead. You can have earlier intervention, braking sooner. You know when you get this right because the drive will feel smoother. A driver who plans will use the controls like a volume knob but a driver who reacts feels like they use a light switch. Smooth only comes from planning, safe only comes from planning and this requires better use of vision. Its also very important that if you catch yourself looking at the vehicle you follow, this will result in reactions and not planning.You will greatly benefit from staying back and look further. Look 'uncomfortably ahead'. Please continue to work on this.
Steering:Its not just direction that a steering wheel does, it also can impact stability and the faster you go, the more this matters. For example, one hand at the top of the wheel (12 o'clock) is the most dangerous of all. 9 and 3 on the wheel is ideal. Push against when turning and use all three methods of moving the wheel. You are trying to have maximum wheel movement for minimal hand movement.Slow Speed; Hand over Hand is perfectly fine when speeds are under 15 KPH. Medium Speed; Pull Push is unfairly maligned. At intersections and tighter bends, its a great way to move the wheel by remaining fluid and balanced. Fixed Hand; This doesn't suggest crossing the arms over but best used in high speed (over 60 kph) and while pushing gently against the wheel, you can go up to half a turn.It is also important to consider the air bag deploying. They will come out at over 200 kph so its critical not to be too close, dont have your arm or hands draping over the face of the wheel.
Mechanical Empathy: From changing gears in a manual car to harsh braking and even driving a bit too quickly over rough ground can all impact on the quality and life of the car. All inputs on all controls and inputs from the road need to be a fluid as possible. This can go as far as reducing tyre wear. Progressive and planned use of controls also has a relationship to being comfortable and safe.
Slow Speed Manoeuvring Parking: This is the slowest skill but results heavily in reportable incidents for fleets. It's OK to turn in the seat when reversing, its OK to use your eyes and not rely on a mirror. Planning, being aware of the extreme corners of the car and how they swing in an arc are important considerations. When you plan to park or move in tight places, remember that your back tyres will cut in tighter then the front and this is when collecting a post or pylon is likely. It's generally best to reverse into a car park. This extra effort initially is rewarded when you go to leave. Your vision is better and its much easier than backing out, often into another vehicle pulling out of its park.
Hills and Twisting Roads: Corners are the natural enemy of all vehicles and taking a bend is negotiating a great deal of energy. Both hands need to be at 9 and 3. Then you need to establish your 'Speed and Position' for the turn. Start wide and look deep through the corner. Allow your hands to follow your eyes and steer for the bend. On down hill bends, its OK to 'trail' the brakes into a bend to sustain speed. Only reapply power when you are confident there is no more bend to complete and you feel stable. If you find you are getting a flaring effect on the outside of your tyres, it can be from taking bends too quickly or not balanced enough.
Gravel Road Driving: These roads are generally more slippery than a driver anticipates. Have you heard of people complaining about how the 'ABS' (Anti-Lock Brakes) come on too soon? Gravel needs you to be careful about where you position on the road and the speed you choose. Too fast and the car will feel a bit 'floaty'. Braking will be hard to judge and take much longer than a sealed road.How you drive on gravel will also show up on tyre wear. The faster a driver is, the more pitted (and eventually) the more cut it becomes.
Mind Set:If you find you are being distracted by things at home or work pressures, this will impact on your driving if you allow it.Please keep clear and calm. If you need to, pull over and re-set where your mind is at and get back into being focused on the task of driving.
Considerations for today's Corporate Driver:The modern 'corporate driver' is a well rounded and measured driver. Yesterdays driver was often too quick, too close to cars around them and uncomfortable to sit with.Its important to remain motivated when driving a company car and this can be hard when you are juggling time, clients and phone calls. I would like you to place a greater emphasis on the professionalism which includes appearing better on the road and being very comfortable to sit with. When you are the driver, it takes about 10% more effort and greater diligence when considering passengers.Its not exciting and it can be draining but the outcome is worth it.
Presentation of the Vehicle: Pride in the vehicle, both inside and out can affect safety of the occupants. Firstly, Cleanliness of all glass and mirrors effects vision which is fundamental to driver performance. An uncluttered cabin removes the possibilities of projectiles in the event of an accident. It will also limit the possibility of distraction, a major contributor in the causation of many accidents.
Fatigue: Given the long days and big kilometers, planning your days, actual time it takes to travel and some 'wiggle room' for a break. Its OK to be late but its not OK to be 'never'. Fatigue is such a problem today and Australia's biggest cause of death on the road. It sneaks up on you and its up to the driver to make these choices. Always opt for the break, not pushing on.
I have concerns: Driving is not natural, an anxious person can be at as much risk as a complacent or aggressive driver. My concerns are that you will struggle to sustain the standard I am employed to encourage. Please make this effort and improve to a genuine 7/10
Further comments about the Participant's areas of focus post training
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