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Free Driver Road Test Evaluation Form
A road test and skills evaluation form aligned to 49 CFR 391.31, for assessing a new driver's pre-trip, control, and on-road skills before they're cleared to drive solo. Use it alongside our fleet calculators to size the costs this template tracks, or browse fleet management software when you are ready to automate the workflow. See all downloads in the template library, and check the fleet glossary for any unfamiliar terms.
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- Header fields for driver, examiner, vehicle/class, and date
- A pre-trip inspection and coupling/uncoupling skills section
- On-road maneuvers: backing, turning, lane control, intersections, and highway driving
- A scoring scale (satisfactory / needs improvement / unsatisfactory) per skill
- Editable CSV. Yours to keep
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How to use it
- 1
Confirm the driver holds a valid license for the class of vehicle before starting the test.
- 2
Observe the pre-trip inspection and coupling skills, scoring each item on the scale.
- 3
Drive a representative route and score backing, turning, intersection, and highway maneuvers.
- 4
Total the scores and record an overall pass/fail with notes on any deficiencies.
- 5
If the driver passes, complete and sign the road-test certificate and file it in the driver qualification file.
What's inside
- Header fields for driver, examiner, vehicle/class, and date
- A pre-trip inspection and coupling/uncoupling skills section
- On-road maneuvers: backing, turning, lane control, intersections, and highway driving
- A scoring scale (satisfactory / needs improvement / unsatisfactory) per skill
- An examiner's overall pass/fail decision and a road-test certificate block
- A printable form that doubles as the 391.31 road-test certificate when signed
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Driver Road Test Evaluation Form
Test Header
- Driver name
- License class / endorsements
- Examiner name
- Vehicle / unit and type operated
- Date and route
Pre-Trip & Equipment Skills
+4 more fields in this section
On-Road Maneuvers
+6 more fields in this section
Result & Certification
+4 more fields in this section
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions buyers usually ask once the category, software, or rollout details start getting more specific.
Under 49 CFR 391.31, a carrier must give a road test (or accept an equivalent, such as a valid CDL or a prior road-test certificate) before a driver operates a CMV. Confirm which equivalent your operation accepts and document the decision.
FMCSA allows a carrier to accept a valid CDL in lieu of a road test for certain vehicles, but not all. Many carriers still road-test every new hire for safety. Verify what 391.33 permits for your vehicle types.
The test should be given and evaluated by a person competent to do so. The examiner signs the certificate. Keep the form and the resulting certificate in the driver qualification file.
Yes. The road-test certificate (or the accepted equivalent) is one of the documents the driver qualification file must contain under 49 CFR 391.51.