Course Review & Practical Assessment

Instructor observing a trainee performing pre-trip vehicle inspection on an electric shuttle bus at a professional training facility with desert backdrop

Course Review & EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification

Visual pre-trip inspection checklist showing an electric van with color-coded inspection points for tires, lights, charging port, mirrors, and battery — Pre-trip inspection checklist — review all color-coded inspection points before every departure.

Key Takeaways

Electric vehicles provide instant torque and regenerative braking — different throttle and braking technique required
Pre-trip inspections include: SoC check, tire pressure, cable condition, pre-conditioning, dashboard alerts
Depot charging (overnight Level 2 during off-peak hours) is the most cost-effective AMPS fleet strategy
High-voltage safety: never access orange-marked components; inform first responders immediately
Desert conditions require 20% minimum buffer + 10% additional for Mojave heat on hot days
Fleet telematics data feeds directly into CEC ARV-25-015 grant reporting requirements

Certification Requirements

To receive your EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification: (1) Pass all lesson assessments with minimum 80% score, (2) Complete minimum 2 supervised driving hours with AMPS fleet manager sign-off, (3) Zero at-fault incidents across all supervised sessions. Certification is valid for 2 years.

EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification

Completing this online course is the first step. To receive your EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification, you must complete the following:

Online course assessment: Pass all lesson assessments with a minimum score of 80%.
Supervised driving log: Complete a minimum of 2 supervised driving hours logged and signed by an AMPS fleet manager. Each session must be documented using the log below. Pass criteria: complete log with minimum 2 hours AND no at-fault incidents.

EVMojave Fleet Driver — Supervised Driving Log

Complete one row per supervised session. Fleet manager must sign each row. Submit completed log to AMPS fleet operations to receive certification.

Date	Vehicle ID	Route / Area	Distance (mi)	Duration (hrs)	Incidents / Notes	Fleet Manager Signature
					None / At-fault / Non-fault
					None / At-fault / Non-fault
					None / At-fault / Non-fault
Total Hours:					Pass / Fail (2 hrs min + no at-fault incidents)

Pass/Fail Criteria: (1) Cumulative log hours >= 2.0 hours. (2) Zero at-fault incidents across all sessions. Any at-fault incident requires one additional supervised session before certification. Non-fault incidents are noted but do not disqualify.

Certification validity: EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal requires completion of the AMPS refresher module and one additional supervised driving session.

What Your Certification Means

Your EVMojave Fleet Driver Certification qualifies you for AMPS tribal fleet vehicle operation under the CEC ARV-25-015 ZEV program. Certified drivers are listed in the AMPS fleet operations register and are eligible for fleet driver assignments across all AMPS ZEV vehicles.

Supervised Driving Assessment Criteria

Pre-trip inspection: Demonstrates complete EV pre-trip procedure — SoC check, tire pressure, cable condition, dashboard alerts, pre-conditioning.

Driving technique: Smooth acceleration, effective use of regenerative braking, appropriate speed in parking areas and pedestrian zones.

Charging procedure: Correctly connects to EVSE, verifies charging session initiation, practices proper cable management, and returns connector to holster.

Safety awareness: Uses horn in blind spots, yields to pedestrians, maintains safe following distance, identifies and responds to dashboard warnings.

Emergency protocol: Can articulate the correct response to HV system fault, thermal event, and first responder communication requirements.