Pre-Service Evaluation Form - Behind the Wheel - Examiner’s Summary & Road Test Performance

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Riley

The “Behind the Wheel” training and pre-service evaluation is a required component of the Level I Pupil Transportation Driver Training Program. A qualified pupil transportation driver examiner evaluates the bus driver candidate, providing Level I instructors and employers with information about skill deficiencies that may require remediation. The attached evaluation form lists criterion-based checks with pass, needs improvement, and fail codes, supports multiple attempts, and includes an examiner’s summary, vehicle and driver details, and submission instructions to the Nebraska Safety Center database.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Examiner’s Summary

Level I instructional course verification

Level I class location and ending date

Driver and vehicle information

Transport provider and evaluator details

Driver name and license number

Vehicle capacity and type

Instructions and evaluation codes

Performance codes (P, N/I, F)

Direction notation (A, B, R, L)

Road test criteria by segment

Pre-trip inspection

Backing / straight

Left turn

Right turn

PRE-SERVICE EVALUATION FORM“Behind the Wheel” Evaluation The “Behind the Wheel” training and pre-service evaluation is a required part ofthe Level I Pupil Transportation Driver Training Program The school bus driver candidate must be evaluated by a qualified Pupil Transportation Driver. This evaluation can be conducted at the local school. (Title 92, NAC, Chapter 91, 003.02C1) . This evaluation will provide the Level I Instructor and/or employer with valuable information as to the candidate’s skill deficiencies that may need to be addressed. The attached evaluation form lists the individual criteria that must be successfully completed by each driver candidate. Three columns are provided for checking each criterion in the event that more than one attempt is necessary for successful performance. Examiner’s Summary: ***Verification of the completion of the Level l Instructional Course can only be issued upon providing documentation of the successful completion ofthis per-service evaluation. | Level l Instructor: | | | --- | --- | | Level l Class Location: | | | Level l Class Ending Date: | | School/Contractor Providing Transportation: Evaluator’s Name (Print): Driver’s Name: Driver’s License \#: Capacity of bus/vehicle used in test: Type of Vehicle driven: Bus Small vehicle As the driving examiner, I have observed this driver to be competent in the skills required to drive a student/passenger vehicle as a requirement of the Level l Instructional Course. Examiner’s Signature: Date of Observation: Upload the completed Examiner’s Summary (Page 1) to the Nebraska safety Center database: [https://nepupiltransportation.com/](https://nepupiltransportation.com/) Comments: _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ ♦ When complete, this Pre-Service Checklist is to be kept by the driving examiner or the employer of the driver. ♦ The first page of the form should be submitted to the Level Instructor or to the Nebraska Safety Center as a completion record and a requirement of Level l Certification. INSTRUCTIONS: Evaluate the performance of the driver candidate for each item within all categories to be tested. Using the following codes, indicate the driver’s performance in the appropriate column: P = PASS N/I = NEEDS IMPROVEMENT F = FAIL Evaluate the items as many times as are indicated whenever possible. The PASS, NEEDS IMPROVEMENT or FAILS spaces should be left blank only if the task described does not occur during the road test. NOTE: A = Ahead; B = Behind; R = Right; L = Left | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | INITIAL START | TIME 1 | | TIME 2 | | TIME 3 | | | | | | P | N/I | P | N/I | P | F | | | | Pre-trip inspection | | | | | | | | | | Positions or checks seat and mirrors, fastens lap belt | | | | | | | | | | Checks gear position, puts in neutral or park | | | | | | | | | | Disengages clutch (if applicable) | | | | | | | | | | Starts engine – pushes button or turns key, releases button, uses clutch | | | | | | | | | | Warms up engine without racing | | | | | | | | | | Checks instruments | | | | | | | | | | Observes conditions – traffic | | | | | | | | | | Releases holding brake | | | | | | | | | | Signals intent to pull out | | | | | | | | | | Waits if necessary | | | | | | | | | | Engages starting gear | | | | | | | | | | Drives about 50’ – stops to check brakes | | | | | | | | | | Accelerates smoothly into traffic lane | | | | | | | | | | Moves to proper following distance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | BACKING / STRAIGHT | TIME 1 | | TIME 2 | | TIME 3 | | | | | | P | N/I | P

FAQs

What is the purpose of the “Behind the Wheel” pre-service evaluation?

It provides the Level I instructor and/or employer with valuable information about the driver candidate’s skill deficiencies that may need addressing.

Which codes are used to mark performance during the evaluation?

Use P = PASS, N/I = NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, and F = FAIL. Leave the spaces blank only if the described task does not occur during the road test.

How should the examiner document completion for Level I?

Completion verification can only be issued after providing documentation showing successful completion of this pre-service evaluation, and the examiner uploads the completed Examiner’s Summary as instructed.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Riley