This in-vehicle assessment is ideal for new hires and existing employees that require an evaluation of their driving, as requested by their employer. The purpose is to uncover and report any incorrect and/or unsafe habits when behind the wheel that may have been developed over the years. Furthermore, it’s also an opportunity to provide feedback of where the driver may need improvement.

The assessment begins with a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, followed by an evaluation of the driver’s competent and safe handling of a motor vehicle while in different traffic settings (i.e., city, intersections, highways, rural, etc.). The evaluation itself uses a Canadian based defensive driving criteria to evaluate backing techniques, lane changes, merges, emergency roadside stops, etc. The assessment then concludes by debriefing the driver of their overall performance and, when needed, make aware of any bad driving habits and how to correct them.

Objectives

To assess participants’ driving standards and abilities related to:

• Defensive driving practices.
• Knowledge and application of basic traffic rules of the road.
• Cooperative driving principles with other road users.

As well, to provide an opportunity to discuss with each candidate the assessment findings, while emphasizing areas of improvement, if any.

Procedure

The formatting, administration, and grading of every road assessment of each candidate identified by the hiring party will be conducted at the standard utilized by the Canada Safety Council.

• Introduction of instructor/examiner to participant.
• Selection and notification of testing area.
• Driving assessment.
• Evaluation and discussion between participant and instructor/examiner.
• Instructor/examiner’s debrief with participant’s supervisor.

Further elements of the assessment also include:

• Identify major driving errors.
• Identify areas needing improvement.
• Provide a copy of the examination form to the individual driver and/or employer.

Note: Assessments will take place in the vehicle participants utilize for work or for personal use.

Assessment Details

• Duration – 60 to 90 min.
• Location and Dates – To be determined between Vaughan Driver Training Centre and the hiring party.
• Assessment Conducted By – An experienced MTO licenced driving instructor also certified with the Canada Safety Council.
• Price – Please contact us for pricing details.