Page 10 - Commercial Vehicle Driver Level

Marks
Total
Assessable Assessment Criteria Mark Out Allocation
Outcome of Skills
Theory
Practical
Basic technical PC5. Supervise and ensure all basic technical checks
check before have been carried out as per standard organization 10 3 7
the trip check list / procedure

Escalation of PC6. Report actual or possible defects to the senior driver
technical or supervisor in enough detail so they can diagnose the
problem problem 30 8 22

PC7. In consultation with superiors conclude about the
road worthiness of vehicle and if found unfit to decide
to use another vehicle.

Subtotal 75 75 22 53
ASC/N 9705 Drive safely & efficiently on the assigned route ,
including a long distance trip

Conformance to PC1. Conform to standard driving practices covering
standard such as
driving practices
• Confirm all checks have been carried out for road
worthiness of the vehicle.
• Confirm all papers and documents including driving
license,vehicle documents and documents related to
goods etc are available.
• Start the vehicle and before moving re confirm all
gauges are functioning
• After starting but within few meters of moving to
check the brakes.
• Change gear smoothly and in good time; coordinate
the change of gears with steering control and
acceleration
• Use the accelerator, steering control and brakes
correctly to regulate speed and bring the vehicle to a 75 25 50
stop safely
• Coordinate the operation of all controls to
manoeuvre the vehicle safely and responsibly in all
weather and road conditions in forward gear.In
reverse gear to take help of assistant.
• Use the windows, wipers, demisters and climate and
ventilation controls so that you can see clearly
• Monitor and respond correctly to gauges, warning
lights and other aids when driving
• In case of any malfunctioning or breakdown, to
immediately attend to the problem by :
- stopping the vehicle at a safe place
- carrying out a quick diagnostic check

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