Campus Recreation Driving Skills Checklist

Drives smoothly and cautiously, showing concern for passenger’s safety

Checks mirrors often while driving

Makes wide turns to avoid curbing the tires

Does not over use brakes when coming into turns

Merges safely, matching speed of traffic in the acceleration lane

Anticipates merging traffic and moves to accommodate when possible

Keeps van appropriately in lane of travel at all times

Scans ahead appropriately while driving (1/4 mile or 12-15 seconds)

Keeps a minimum 4 second following distance

Increases stopping distance to account for weight of vehicle & passengers

Makes smooth lane changes

Appropriately passes a vehicle and provides adequate space when returning to lane

Uses caution when entering a crosswalk or pedestrian area

Properly backs vehicle into a designated parking space

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