Driver Road Test Evaluation Form

Documents a commercial motor vehicle behind-the-wheel road test, including examiner details, vehicle type, observed performance, and certification of safe operation for 49 CFR 391.31 file retention.

Driver and Test Context

• Driver full name
• Driver ID or employee number
  Optional if your organization uses an internal identifier for the driver qualification file.
• Date of road test
• Test location
• Road test type

Vehicle and Route Information

• Vehicle type
• Vehicle unit number
• Vehicle license plate
• Route or operating area
  Briefly describe the route, yard, roadway, or operating area used for the road test.
• Weather or road conditions

Driving Performance Evaluation

• Pre-trip inspection performed correctly
• Vehicle control and lane discipline
• Backing, turning, and clearance awareness
• Compliance with traffic laws and signals
• Defensive driving and hazard awareness
• Performance notes
  Include specific observations, corrective coaching, or notable strengths.

Evaluation Outcome and Certification

• Overall result
• Deficiencies observed
• Corrective action required before retest
• Examiner name
• Examiner title or role
• Examiner signature
• Certification statement