PRE-DRIVE CHECKLIST

· Before you drive, tick off this checklist to make sure you and your vehicle are ready to safely drive on the roads.

· If you driving 4ability car, it is our responsibility to ensure all fleet vehicles are in good working order. If you note any vehicle defects, notify your manager immediately and do not drive the vehicle.

· If you driving your own vehicle, please make sure you doing this check list and sign in the end too.

Tools to help your plan

Live traffic NSW

Bureau Meteorology

Fires near me

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

Fatigue Check

Am I well rested and alert to drive?

Have I planned out the safest route? (e.g., motorways and major highways)

Have I factored in enough time to reach my destination including accounting for current traffic conditions?

Planning

Have I planned where I will take rest breaks during my journey, if needed?

Have I checked the weather along my planned route, noting any potential hazards such as storms, heavy rain, snow, ice or dust?

During the bushfire season, have I checked the RFS ‘Fires Near Me’ website or app for any current fire activity along my planned route?

Contact

Have I told my manager or a colleague where I’m going and what time I’m expecting to arrive? Make sure to alert them on arrival. (if doing the shift by yourself)

Supplies

Have I had a meal? Do I need to bring along any healthy snacks? Do I have water?

Safety

Do I have Risk assessment form for this outing?

Do I Have First Aid Kit and checked expired dates?

Do I have Gloves and Masks

Driver and Passengers are wearing a seat belt that is correctly fitted?

Vehicle check

*If you have noted any vehicle defects, notify your manager immediately and do not drive the vehicle.

*If you are feeling tired, or have consumed alcohol or drugs, do not drive.

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Participants names using the transport

Outing Details

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PRE-DRIVE CHECKLIST

PERSONAL ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING

*If you have noted any vehicle defects, notify your manager immediately and do not drive the vehicle.

*If you are feeling tired, or have consumed alcohol or drugs, do not drive.