Entry Level Driver Training - BTW Range and Public Road
Final Certification by Driver Instructor
What is the Driver Trainee's Name?
First Name
Last Name
What department is the operator in?
Battle Creek Transit
City of Battle Creek
What type of ELDT - BTW Range and Public Road training was provided?
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CDL A
CDL B
CDL B w/Passenger Endorsement
How many total number of hours were conducted for BTW - Range?
How many total number of hours were conducted for BTW - Public Road?
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections as specified in §§392.7 and 396.11, including appropriate inspection locations, and including en-route vehicle inspections.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing various straight line backing maneuvers to appropriate criteria/acceptable tolerances?
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing 45/90 degree alley dock maneuvers to appropriate criteria/acceptable tolerances?
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing off-set right and left backing maneuvers to appropriate criteria/acceptable tolerances?
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing parallel parking blind side positions/maneuvers to appropriate criteria/acceptable tolerances?
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing sight side parallel parking maneuvers to appropriate criteria/acceptable tolerances?
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for coupling, inspecting, and uncoupling combination vehicle units?
Yes
No
(A3.1) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for initiating vehicle movement, executing left and right turns, changing lanes, navigating curves at speed, entry and exit on the interstate or controlled access highway, and stopping the vehicle in a controlled manner.
Yes
No
(A3.2) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for performing safe and fuel-efficient shifting.
Yes
No
N/A - Vehicle trained on was automatic.
(A3.3) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for signaling intentions and effectively communicating with other drivers.
Yes
No
(A3.4) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper techniques for visually searching the road for potential hazards and critical objects.
Yes
No
(A3.5) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in proper habits and techniques for adjusting and maintaining vehicle speed, taking into consideration various factors such as traffic and road conditions. Driver-trainees must demonstrate proficiency in maintaining proper speed to keep appropriate spacing between the driver-trainee's CMV and other vehicles. Instruction must include methods for calibrating safe following distances under an array of conditions including traffic, weather, and CMV weight and length.
Yes
No
(A3.6) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in safe driver behavior during their operation of the CMV.
Yes
No
(A3.7) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in the basic activities required by the HOS regulations, such as completing a Driver's Daily Log (electronic and paper), timesheet, and logbook recap, as appropriate.
Yes
No
(A3.8) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated their ability to recognize potential hazards in the driving environment in time to reduce the severity of the hazard and neutralize possible emergency situations. Driver-trainees must demonstrate the ability to identify road conditions and other road users that are a potential threat to the safety of the combination vehicle and suggest appropriate adjustments.
Yes
Yes, topic was discussed but not demonstrated.
No
(A3.9) Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated the ability to recognize potential dangers and to demonstrate appropriate safety procedures when RR-highway grade crossings are reasonably available.
Yes
Yes, topic was discussed but not demonstrated.
No
(A3.10) Is the Driver-Trainee familiar with how to operate a CMV safely at night. Training providers must teach driver-trainees that night driving presents specific circumstances that require heightened attention on the part of the driver. Driver-trainees must be taught special requirements for night vision, communications, speed, space management, and proper use of lights.
Yes
Yes, topic was discussed but not demonstrated.
No
(A3.11) Is the Driver-Trainee familiar with the special risks created by, and the heightened precautions required by, driving CMVs under extreme driving conditions, such as heavy rain, high wind, high heat, fog, snow, ice, steep grades, and sharp curves. Driver-trainees must demonstrate their ability to recognize the changes in basic driving habits needed to deal with the specific challenges presented by these extreme driving conditions.
Yes
Yes, topic was discussed but not demonstrated.
No
(A3.12) Does the Driver-Trainee know the causes of skidding and jackknifing and techniques for avoiding and recovering from them. Driver-trainees must know how to maintain directional control and bring the CMV to a stop in the shortest possible distance while operating over a slippery surface. Driver-trainees must be familiar with proper techniques for responding to CMV emergencies, such as evasive steering, emergency braking, and off-road recovery. They must also know how to prevent or respond to brake failures, tire blowouts, hydroplaning, and rollovers.
Yes
Yes, topic was discussed but not demonstrated.
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated their familiarity with basic passenger-carrying CMV physical and operational characteristics including overall height, length, width, ground clearances, rear overhang, gross vehicle weight and gross vehicle weight rating, axle weights, wheels and rims, tires, tire ratings, mirrors, steer wheels, lighting, windshield, windshield wipers, engine compartments, basic electric system, and spare tire storage. Additionally, have they demonstrated techniques for proper driver's seat and mirror adjustments.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated proficiency in conducting such pre-trip, enroute and post-trip inspections of buses and key components of §§ 392.7 and 396.11, and demonstrated their ability to inspect the following: (1) Emergency exits; (2) Passenger-carrying CMV interiors (including passenger seats as applicable); (3) Restrooms and associated environmental requirements; (4) Temperature controls (for maintaining passenger comfort); and (5) Driver and passenger seat belts. Additionally, driver-trainees must demonstrate their knowledge of procedures, as applicable, in security-related inspections, including inspections for unusual wires or other abnormal visible materials, interior and exterior luggage compartments, packages or luggage left behind, and signs of cargo or vehicle tampering. Driver-trainees must be familiar with the operation of cycling-accessible lifts and the procedures for inspecting them for functionality and defects. For passenger-carrying vehicles equipped with said lifts and tie-down positions, trainee must demonstrate their ability to operate the cycling-accessible lifts.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated their ability to: (1) Properly handle passenger baggage and containers to avoid worker, passenger, and non-passenger related injuries and property damage; (2) Visually inspect baggage and containers for prohibited items, such as hazardous materials and identify such items; (3) Properly handle and secure devices associated with ADA compliance including oxygen, wheeled mobility devices, and other associated apparatuses.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated their ability to brief passengers on safety on topics including: Fastening seat belts, emergency exits, emergency phone contact information, fire extinguisher location, safely walking in the aisle when the bus is moving, and restroom emergency push button or switch.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainee demonstrated their ability to safely load and unload passengers prior to departure and to deal with disruptive passengers.
Yes
No
Has the Driver-Trainees demonstrated proper procedures for safely navigating railroad-highway grade crossings in a passenger-carrying CMV.
Yes
No
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