Journey Management Template
Driver Self Assessment Criteria
If NO to either
Are you currently free from impairment (i.e., no alcohol, drugs, medication, health problems, or less than 5 hours
1 question:
sleep within the last 24 hours)?
2
DO NOT
Do you feel confident to complete this journey safely and without incident? PROCEED!
Check if Yes
3 Are the road and weather forecast safe to operate a motor vehicle on the route chosen?
4 Is the visibility from your current location clear?
5 On this trip, will your total drive time be less than 10 hours since your last off duty time?
6 Will your total on duty / driving time be less than 14 hours at the end of the journey?
7 Is there cellular coverage on the journey?
8 Does the trip avoid driving in darkness?
9 Do you consider yourself well rested for this trip (i.e. more than 8 hours off duty within the last 24 hours)?
Total:
3 Hour
7 Checks - Proceed and re-evaluate if weather or road conditions change.
Check-In
4 - 6 Checks - Proceed with caution and re-evaluate in 2 hours OR as soon as weather or road 2 Hour re-
conditions change. evaluation
DO NOT PROCEED
0 - 3 Checks - Do not proceed! Contact your Supervisor/Manager. The journey should only proceed WITHOUT
after a complete assessment of necessity, associated hazards and fitness of the driver. MANAGEMENT
APPROVAL