Transportation Skills Assessment Tool: Test Protocol for ... - CAIT

Task 12:ONLY IF APPLICABLE - Communicate anySpecial Needs to DriverPurpose:To determine the applicant’s ability to convey special travel needs to driver, such asrequiring specialized assistance with boarding or deboarding, assistance with sitting, seatbelt, or other personalized request. If this is Not Applicable for the applicant and it shouldbe skipped.MaterialsMay be personalized to individuals needs if task is applicable.ProceduresProbes are provided if the applicant is able to communicate special needs to driver that mayinvolve a medical condition, specialized assistance with boarding due to mobility issues, orother unique situation.Score- Score NA if Not Applicable for Applicant.- Score 2 points if the applicant is able to spontaneously communicate special needs todriver.- Score 1 point if applicant is able to communicate special needs to driver after retrainwithout or with probe.- Score 0 points if the applicant does not provide special needs to driver or no response.Task 12: Communicate any Special Needs to DriverWhat the assessor does:What the assessor says:If applicant spontaneously answersWhen you are boarding the bus you must letquestions about the trip.the driver know he needs to assist you with_________.Initial QuestioningRETRAINAfter retraining with ProbeWhat does the driver need to help you with?When you are boarding the bus you must letthe driver know that you will need assistancewith __________.What does the driver need to help you with?What do you need to tell the driver?