OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY PROBATIONARY INSTRUCTOR BEHIND-THE-WHEEL (ROAD) ASSESSMENT The behind-the-wheel (road) assessment process will consist of a two hour assessment that is performed by the Training Manager / Coordinator. The behind-the-wheel assessment will be evaluated in ten different areas, and scoring will be assigned in each area. The highest possible score will be a 60, and the total score will determine the area of distinction (Proficient, Developing, or Ineffective). Proficient and Developing rankings will be considered passing scores. The assessment must be turned into the Driver Training Program Office in order for the instructor to be passed from probation. AREAS 1 INEFFECTIVE 2 3 DEVELOPING 4 5 PROFICIENT SCORE #1 Clearly states lesson objectives The instructor does not state the purpose of the lesson. Approaching Developing The instructor communicates instructions to the student, but may not clearly state the purpose of the lesson. Approaching Proficiency The instructor clearly communicates the lesson objectives to the student. COMMENTS #2 Instructions to student are clear and concise Instructions to the student are unclear, incoherent, or inaccurate. Approaching Developing Explanations are accurate and generally but some language may lead to confusion or limited discussion. Approaching Proficiency Instructions are accurate and clear. Student is able to understand instructions given by the instructor. COMMENTS #3 Identifies student errors & coaches the student to improve their skills Instructor does not appropriately identify student errors. Feedback is not given to the student to improve their skills. Approaching Developing Student errors are identified, but feedback may still be needed in order for the student to improve their skills. Approaching Proficiency Instructor appropriately responds to student errors and gives feedback and directions to the student in order to improve their skills. COMMENTS
AREAS 1 INEFFECTIVE 2 3 DEVELOPING 4 5 PROFICIENT SCORE #4 Provides feedback to students at the end of lesson Instructor does not end the lesson by giving feedback to the student. Approaching Developing Instructor lets the student know what he / she did / wrong, but does needs to elaborate more on ways to improve. Approaching Proficiency Instructor provides constructive feedback to the student at the end of the lesson. COMMENTS #5 Completes the performance sheet and has the student sign as required The instructor does not complete the Student Training Report or have the student sign / initial. Approaching Developing The instructor fills out the Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report, but does not make the student sign / initial until after the last lesson. Approaching Proficiency The instructor completes the Student Behind-the-Wheel Training Report during each drive and has the student sign / initial after each lesson. COMMENTS #6 Exercises relate to real world skills for driving Exercises that the student performs do not pertain to real life driving scenarios. Approaching Developing Exercises relate to driving, but may not always pertain to real world skills for driving. Approaching Proficiency Exercises relate to real world skills for driving. COMMENTS #7 Communicates well with the student about progress Instructor does not communicate with student or parent (if applicable) about student’s progress. Approaching Developing Instructor communicates with the student or parent (if applicable) but may not relate the progress of the student. Approaching Proficiency Instructor thoroughly communicates the student’s progress with the student and parent (if applicable). COMMENTS