Counties Driving School

Corporate & occupational driver assessments

Assess the driving that happens on the job.

Practical workplace assessments for light vehicles, heavy rigid vehicles and passenger services—shaped around the vehicle, route and responsibilities of the role.

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Employer vehicleRole-relevant routeClear reportingCollaborative scope

Built around the work

A useful assessment starts with the business—not a generic checklist.

CDS can work with your organisation to understand the vehicles, routes, hazards and driving responsibilities involved in the role. Together, we establish what should be observed and how the findings need to be reported.

The standard assessment provides a strong starting point. Duration, assessment criteria and reporting can also be adapted where the operating environment requires something more specific.

Assessment options

Different vehicles require different skill sets.

Each pathway retains the same clear assessment process while focusing on the handling demands and risks relevant to that vehicle and role.

Class1

Light workplace vehicles

Cars, vans and light commercial vehicles

Observation, hazard response, speed and space management, vehicle control, manoeuvring and the driving conditions normally encountered at work.

$150 + GST60-minute assessment
Class2

Medium rigid vehicles

Delivery, service and medium rigid operations

Vehicle dimensions, mirrors and blind spots, rear-wheel cut-in, tail swing, progressive braking, load effects, reversing and workplace access.

From $175 + GST60–75 minutes
Class4

Heavy rigid vehicles

Heavy and multi-axle rigid operations

Mass and momentum, stopping distance, off-tracking, clearance, braking systems where fitted, open-road management and controlled yard manoeuvring.

From $225 + GST75–90 minutes recommended
P

Passenger service vehicles

Passenger safety, comfort and professional operation

The relevant vehicle-class assessment with added focus on smoothness, passenger movement, stop selection, distraction management and employer procedures.

From $195 + GST60–90 minutes

Passenger service is assessed alongside the relevant vehicle class. Final duration and price depend on the vehicle, route, operating environment and agreed reporting requirements.

Useful evidence for the workplace

Clear findings. Practical next steps.

An occupational assessment should help the business make a sensible training decision. CDS records what was observed, explains the development priorities and identifies where further coaching may be useful.

The planned comprehensive occupational assessment form will expand the reporting available for tailored programmes.

  • 01Pre-drive contextRole, vehicle, route and assessment purpose
  • 02Practical observationVehicle control, awareness, planning and decisions
  • 03Driver debriefImmediate, clear and constructive feedback
  • 04Employer reportObserved strengths, priorities and recommendations

Collaborative by design

One process, adapted to your operation.

CDS can use the standard framework or collaborate with your team on a purpose-built assessment and reporting approach.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Discuss the business, driver group, vehicles and reason for the assessment.

  2. 02

    Define

    Agree on the route, operating scenarios, assessment criteria and reporting needs.

  3. 03

    Assess

    Observe each driver in an appropriate employer-supplied vehicle and environment.

  4. 04

    Report

    Provide constructive driver feedback and clear information for the employer.

Multiple drivers

Fleet participation rates.

Reduced per-driver rates may be available when several employees are assessed consecutively at the same workplace using the same agreed assessment framework.

Request a fleet quote
1–2 driversStandard rate
3–5 driversFleet rate available
6+ driversTailored programme quote

Mixed vehicle classes, multiple sites, specialised routes and custom reporting are quoted to suit the programme.

Start with a conversation

Tell us what driving looks like in your business.

We’ll help shape an assessment that is practical, proportionate and relevant to the work your drivers perform.

Start a business enquiry Or call 027 694 0405

CDS corporate and occupational assessments record driving behaviours observed during the agreed assessment. They are not NZTA licence tests, medical fitness-to-drive assessments, mechanical vehicle inspections or guarantees of future performance. Drivers must hold the appropriate licence and any required endorsement for the vehicle and service being assessed.