DA Training Ride Along Review Form

Driver's Name:

First NameLast Name

Vehicle:

Site/Code:

Date:

Date

Route:

Trainer's Name:

PRE-TRIP

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Compliance: Arrived on time, wearing proper uniform, clocked into ADP, has all necessary logins (ADP, Flex, GroundCloud, and Fuel Card PIN)
Pre Trip - DVCR: Logged in and went through complete checklist of items
Asset Bag: Has proper equipment to be successful on road

DRIVING POSTURE

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Hands: Hands at 9 & 3 o'clock on steering wheel. Best control, lower chance of injury if airbag deploy.
Arms: Sits about an arms length away from steering wheel. Provides protection from air bag
Seat: Proper seated posture

BEFORE PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Mirror Check:Ensures all mirrors are properly aligned. Helps provide 360° awareness around the vehicle
Headlights:Turned on, daytime running lights will NOT turn on your rear lights
Distractions: Does not touch device
Seatbelt Policy:Vehicle is turned on and then seatbelt is clicked in

WHILE DRIVING (FOCUS ON VISIBILITY AND SPACE)

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Sight:Looks at least 15 seconds down the road. Identifies hazards, traffic lights, signs, traffic flow. Have them identify a fixed object and count to see how long it takes to reach that object. (i.e. They say, "I'm looking at the bridge". It should take at least 15 secs to reach that bridge)
Mirror: Checks a mirror every 4-8 seconds. Helps with lane placement & knowing who is around them at all times
Lane Placement: Chooses the lane with the best visibility & space Visibility: Avoids being behind a vision barrier (i.e. bus, truck), changes lanes to see ahead Space:i.e. on a 5-lane road, chooses the lane in-between the turning lane and curb lane. This will give you the driver 2 options when trying to avoid a dangerous situation
Change Lanes: Turns on signal, checks mirrors, looks over shoulder. This simple process will warn other and check their blind spot
Following Distance: Keep 4 seconds of space between you and the vehicle in front of you. This allows you to make allowances for your mistakes and the errors of others. (i.e. count when the vehicle in front of you passes a fixed object (sign, bridge...) it should take your vehicle 4 seconds to reach that same fixed object
Stopping & Slowing Down: Foot to Brake; Eyes to Mirror Looking 15 seconds down the road allows you to brake gently, save your brakes, save others, and ensure the driver behind you is slowing or stopping. As a professional, you drive for yourself & others
Speed: Stays at the speed limit - not too fast or too slow Safety doesn't mean "slow”. Maintain proper speed and adjust to conditions
Vehicle Length: Leave one vehicle length between you and the vehicle in front of you. Prevents a chain reaction accident and allows you an escape path incase the vehicle in front of you breaks down

INTERSECTIONS (CONTINUED)

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Stop Signs: Make a complete stop, check (L-R-L), make eye contact with another vehicle, pedestrian, and/or biker if present Eye contact helps ensure the other person sees you, helps communicate intentions (go or stay)

PARKING TECHNIQUE

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Leaving Yourself a Way Out: Driver returns to the vehicle and is able to put it in drive, not reverse
Direction: Avoids backing by "looping around" to get the vehicle turned around BEFORE placing in park
Back First:If you can't avoid backing, you must back BEFORE placing it in park
Distance: Back only as far as needed - while backing limit the total distance
Location: Park as close to entrance as possible, if safe & legal. This will increase productivity and safety
Backing:Uses horn/flashers; controls their speed; using both mirrors & camera; look UP Horn/Flashers (this alerts everyone around you); get their attention
Controls Their Speed: Keeps foot over the brake, ready to react to the unknown
Using Both Mirrors/Camera:Don't stare at a mirror or camera, use all three, get the entire picture
Look UP: Look for gutters, overhead wires, tree branches, basketball goals
NEVER back onto a street. NEVER back up while on a street This exposes you & the public to risk. Cars hide in your blind area & blind spot behind the vehicle

POST-TRIP

Rows	YES	NO	NOTES
Fueling:DA understands how to fuel the vehicle and the process
Post Trip DVCR:Logs out of devices/flex/DVIC/GroundCloud does a post trip and reviews score with trainer
Returns Asset Bags:Returns all assets and debriefs with manager

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