Student Name: ___________________________________
Adult Driver: ___________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / _______
| New Driver Evaluation Checklist | Excellent | Good | Poor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Basic Skills | ||||
| Pre-vehicle checks | ||||
| In-vehicle checks | ||||
| Starting vehicle | ||||
| Moving and steering vehicle smoothly and accurately | ||||
| Maintaining a visual scan inside and out | ||||
| Stopping Vehicle smoothly and precisely | ||||
| Making accurate turns | ||||
| Backing Up | ||||
| Parking | ||||
| Posture (hand position, foot position, and proximity to steering wheel) | ||||
| Part 2: Intermediate Skills | ||||
| Maintains a minimum 2 second following distance | ||||
| Yields the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians | ||||
| Communicates with other drivers | ||||
| Scans ahead 12 seconds | ||||
| Follows road signs and speed limits | ||||
| Signals well ahead (minimum of 100 feet) when making a turn | ||||
| Identifies possible hazards | ||||
| Parking vehicle on curb | ||||
| Parking on an incline | ||||
| Parking at an angle | ||||
| Straight-in parking | ||||
| Adjusts vehicle for proper space cushion | ||||
| Adjusts defensive driving for rural areas, neighborhoods, & school zones | ||||
| Properly enters and exits roundabouts | ||||
| Maneuvers through open intersections correctly | ||||
| Uses proper passing techniques allowing for time and space | ||||
| Keeps eyes Scanning in and around vehicle | ||||
| Maneuvers through traffic controlled intersections safely and correctly | ||||
| Part 3: Advanced Skills | ||||
| Maneuvering in rush hour traffic | ||||
| Compensates for reduced visibility in night driving | ||||
| Compensates for different weather -light rain, heavy rain, hail and fog | ||||
| Expressway driving | ||||
| Entering and exiting highways | ||||
| Applies precautions for Trucks | ||||
| Identifies and responds to motorcycles and bicyclist | ||||
| Adequately handles complex and multiple driving hazards | ||||
| Understands escape routes and looks for the softest way out | ||||
| Versed in emergency procedures | ||||
