Driver Observation Checklist Date: ___________________

OPENING DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR THE DRIVER: COMMENTS:

Do you feel that your driving behaviors have improved since the last P2P observation?
What driving related behaviors would you like to focus on during this observation?
Focus
COMPLETE BELOW DURING PEER to PEER OBSERVATION RIDE Good Area Describe focus area comments below:

PRIOR TO STARTING VEHICLE

Did Driver perform a 360° vehicle inspection? V
Did Driver verify that all in-vehicle objects are secured? V
Did Driver verify that all passengers are wearing seatbelts? V
Did Driver turn off and secure their cell phone (and phone/email features on V
iPad/tablet, as applicable)?
AIM HIGH IN STEERING
Keeps the vehicle centered in the lanes V
Eye lead time (15 sec., is the goal) V
Tried to reduce number of stops V
Maintains safe following distance (4 seconds) V Need keep a distance
Avoids sudden movements V
Speed appropriate for conditions V
GET THE BIG PICTURE
Continuously adjusts following distance V
Scans roadway and intersections for relevant obstacles V
Avoids obstructions to line of sight V
Avoids or gives erratic drivers extra space V
Maintains constant awareness of vehicles in front, on side and rear V
KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING
Mirror Checks prior to applying brakes or changing lanes V
Continuously checks mirrors whenever slowing and stopped V
Keeps eyes moving at least every 2 seconds V
Checks mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds V
Looks Left –Right –Left before entering intersections V
LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT
Maintains space cushion on all sides of the vehicle when possible V
Tries to reestablish the cushion V
Stops reasonable distance behind other vehicles (approx 15 feet) V
Is aware of potential escape routes when slowing or stopped V
Drives in lane of least resistance V
Passes only when there is space, visibility and distance V
MAKE SURE THEY SEE YOU
Smooth & constant use of communication devices when slowing and stopped V
Makes eye contact with motorists/pedestrians when necessary V
Covers and/or uses the horn as a warning device V
Stays out of blind areas of other motorists V
Gives earlier than normal signals for turns and stops when needed V
BACKING
Attempts to avoid backing V
Chooses end spaces or away from others V
Backs into parking space V Focus on back side
Speed appropriate for conditions V

POST RIDE FEEDBACK PLEASE ADD COMMENTS BELOW:

Observer(s): During this ride did the Driver exhibit outstanding behaviors,
practices or attributes that others would benefit from? Please describe.

Observer(s): What specific driving behaviors should the Driver practice before
their next P2P observation?
Driver: What driving behaviors do you think you should practice before your Should be safe driving and more adjust following distance
next P2P observation?

Driver Signature/Date: __May. 07, 2019 _ _ Observer Signature: May. 07, 2019_Minyoung Lee_

Based on Smith System driver training