Commentary Drive Assessment - Instructions to the Assessor

Sep 18, 2026

Formal competency assessment material for a practical commentary drive test. It provides a structured process for recording candidate and assessor details, defining pass criteria through ticked or N/A boxes, and specifying how to conduct and terminate the assessment in case of safety breaches. It outlines equipment, venue, assessment range, evidence collection methods, and required documentation checks. Includes pre-assessment guidance and underpinning-knowledge questions, plus spaces for signatures, dates, and an assessment summary.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instructions to the assessor

Recording the assessment results and methods

Pre-assessment information guide

Questions for testing underpinning knowledge

Observation checklist

Supporting evidence

Assessment summary

COMMENTARY DRIVE ASSESSMENT Time Start: Time Finish: Candidate Candidate Email: Date of Assessment: Location: Candidate Supervisor: Supervisor Contact Nr: Supervisor Email: Assessor Name: Assessor Contact Nr: Assessor Email: Licence Number: Expiry: Type: Assessment Result: Competent Not yet competent Assessor Signature: Candidate Signature: TABLE OF CONTENTS Instructions to the assessor | Page 2 Recording the assessment results and methods | Page 3 Pre-assessment information guide | Page 4 Questions for testing underpinning knowledge | Page 5 Observation checklist | Page 6-9 Supporting evidence | Page 10 Assessment summary | Page 11 PRACTICAL DRIVER TEST COMMENTARY DRIVE ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ASSESSOR To achieve compentency, all boxes must be ticked or marked as N/A (Not Applicable) . The reasons for N/A should be noted next to the box and in the assessor comments. Blank boxes indicate that further evidence is required in that area. CONDUCTING THE ASSESSMENT –(HOW TO RUN) { A commentary driving assessment is where the candidate gives a running commentary of what they are looking at, what they are doing and what they are thinking whilst driving a motor vehicle. { The assessment will be terminated if the candidate conducts a safety breach, as listed below. In the event of a termination, the assessor will drive the vehicle back to the starting point. { In the event the instructor is unable to drive due to local statue law, then the vehicle will be parked and contact will be made with the candidates' supervisor to arrange a suitable driver and vehicle to return all staff and vehicles. SAFETY BREACH: { The candidate is involved in a crash or near-miss accident. { The assessor feels unsafe due to the candidates actions. MISCELLANEOUS: { Depending on the situation, questions can be asked before, during or after the performance of the tasks or even a combination of the above. However, you should use discretion in the timing of asking and recording of answers of questions especially when the candidate needs to concentrate on performing the tasks during assessment. { You may clarify a question with the candidate, but you must not provide assistance with the answer. { The assessment must be conducted in accordance with local statute law. { You should validate that the candidate has all the documentation and/or training to competently perform the tasks associated with this competency along with the knowledge required to perform these tasks. { You should record comments at appropriate times during the assessment, so feedback can be given to the candidate and the assessment summary on pages 10 and 11 can be completed. { In order to be competent, the candidate must display knowledge skills and attitude to the five set learning outcomes. PRACTICAL DRIVER TEST COMMENTARY DRIVE ASSESSMENT RECORDING THE ASSESSMENT RESULTS You will need to explain the outcome of the assessment to the candidate. You and the candidate must complete, sign and date the assessment summary sheet. TYPES OF ASSESSMENT METHOD(S) TO BE USED: { Visual observations. { Verbal questions. { Commentary drive. EQUIPMENT: { Road worthy motor vehicle. { Assessment sheet. { Clipboard and pens. VENUE: { Appropriate local roads. { Worksite. RANGE OF VARIABLES: This assessment is to be conducted during daylight hours only and with candidates who have a valid drivers license for the class of vehicle they are being assessed in. ASSESSMENT SCOPE: { Before any assessment you must be satisfied the candidate is familiar with vehicle and operation of designated vehicle. { Candidate must be aware of local driving conditions. { You must ensure the candidate is assessed on the range of tasks covered in the driver's assessment sheet. { Record the tasks covered in the assessment. { You may have to conduct additional assessments to gather more evidence for the parti

FAQs

What must the assessor do to record competency for the commentary drive assessment?

All boxes must be ticked or marked as N/A, with reasons for N/A noted beside the box and in assessor comments. Blank boxes indicate further evidence is required.

When is the practical driver test terminated?

The assessment is terminated if the candidate is involved in a crash or near-miss accident or if the assessor feels unsafe due to the candidate’s actions. The assessor then returns the vehicle to the starting point.

What types of assessment methods are used in this process?

The document lists visual observations, verbal questions, and commentary drive as the assessment methods to be used.

Sep 18, 2026

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