Vehicle Recovery Skills Checklist Form
Complete this checklist to assess vehicle recovery experience, equipment familiarity, safety judgment, and training needs.
Recovery Experience and Environment
Vehicle recovery experience level
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Primary recovery environment
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Off-road
Roadside
Mud/Sand
Snow/Ice
Water-adjacent
Mixed conditions
Typical vehicle types handled
*
Passenger cars
SUVs
Trucks
Motorcycles
Mixed fleet
Skills Checklist and Readiness Assessment
Core vehicle recovery skills you can perform safely
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Confidence level in performing recovery skills safely
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Low confidence
1
2
3
4
High confidence
5
1 is Low confidence, 5 is High confidence
Equipment familiarity or availability
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Winch
Recovery straps
Shackles
Traction boards
Jack
Gloves
Snatch block
Tree saver strap
Other
Comments on skill gaps or equipment limitations
Safety Judgment and Training Needs
When would you stop and call for additional support?
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Vehicle is unstable or at risk of rolling
Recovery exceeds the equipment rating or your experience
Scene conditions are unsafe (traffic, weather, terrain, visibility)
The vehicle is stuck in a way that may cause damage during recovery
I would not stop and call for support
Most important safety precaution you follow during recovery
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Training needs or areas for improvement
Risk assessment and scene control
Winching and rigging techniques
Use of recovery equipment and load limits
Communication and coordination during recovery
Vehicle stabilization and anchoring
Working in poor weather or low visibility
Other
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