Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare vehicle for operational driving
- Select vehicle in accordance with operational requirements and terrain.
- Conduct pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories to ensure availability and operational readiness.
- Conduct checks on start-up to ensure vehicle is safe and drivable.
- Check audible and visual warning systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete vehicle and operational response documentation for accountability purposes.
- Drive vehicle in operational conditions
- Assess traffic flows and environmental conditions to identify route of travel.
- Control vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions.
- Apply risk management strategies during operational driving to maintain safety.
- Apply defensive driving techniques to maintain safe control of vehicle.
- Adapt driving techniques to adjust to changing circumstances.
- Prepare vehicle for operational driving
- Select vehicle in accordance with operational requirements and terrain.
- Conduct pre-drive check of vehicle, equipment and accessories to ensure availability and operational readiness.
- Conduct checks on start-up to ensure vehicle is safe and drivable.
- Check audible and visual warning systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Complete vehicle and operational response documentation for accountability purposes.
- Drive vehicle in operational conditions
- Assess traffic flows and environmental conditions to identify route of travel.
- Control vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's specifications, road and traffic conditions.
- Apply risk management strategies during operational driving to maintain safety.
- Apply defensive driving techniques to maintain safe control of vehicle.
- Adapt driving techniques to adjust to changing circumstances.