"Teaching your Teen" Checklist and Evaluation Report
The teen driving evaluation is one of the most important aspects of the learning process. It provides an opportunity to review concepts and provide feedback on the driving lesson. Ask your teen to evaluate her or his driving after the lesson. Use this Checklist and Evaluation Report with the Checklist Instructional Guide provided at the end of the Driver Education Handbook for Parents to provide a critique.
One important aspect of teening your teen to drive is to acknowledge areas of improvement and determine areas where further discussion and practice is needed.
Student Name: ___________________________________
Adult Driver: ___________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / _______
| New Driver Evaluation Checklist | Excellent | Good | Poor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Basic Skills | ||||
| Pre-vehicle checks | ||||
| In-vehicle checks | ||||
| Starting vehicle | ||||
| Moving and steering vehicle smoothly and accurately | ||||
| Maintaining a visual scan inside and out | ||||
| Stopping Vehicle smoothly and precisely | ||||
| Making accurate turns | ||||
| Backing Up | ||||
| Parking | ||||
| Posture (hand position, foot position, and proximity to steering wheel) | ||||
| Part 2: Intermediate Skills | ||||
| Maintains a minimum 2 second following distance | ||||
| Yields the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians | ||||
| Communicates with other drivers | ||||
| Scans ahead 12 seconds | ||||
| Follows road signs and speed limits | ||||
| Signals well ahead (minimum of 100 feet) when making a turn | ||||
| Identifies possible hazards | ||||
| Parking vehicle on curb | ||||
| Parking on an incline | ||||
| Parking at an angle | ||||
| Straight-in parking | ||||
| Adjusts vehicle for proper space cushion | ||||
| Adjusts defensive driving for rural areas, neighborhoods, & school zones | ||||
| Properly enters and exits roundabouts | ||||
| Maneuvers through open intersections correctly | ||||
| Uses proper passing techniques allowing for time and space | ||||
| Keeps eyes Scanning in and around vehicle | ||||
| Maneuvers through traffic controlled intersections safely and correctly | ||||
| Part 3: Advanced Skills | ||||
| Maneuvering in rush hour traffic | ||||
| Compensates for reduced visibility in night driving | ||||
| Compensates for different weather -light rain, heavy rain, hail and fog | ||||
| Expressway driving | ||||
| Entering and exiting highways | ||||
| Applies precautions for Trucks | ||||
| Identifies and responds to motorcycles and bicyclist | ||||
| Adequately handles complex and multiple driving hazards | ||||
| Understands escape routes and looks for the softest way out | ||||
| Versed in emergency procedures | ||||
