Physical Evaluation Measures.

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words that have the same meaning. Each question is

3-6. Classification of Prospective Operators. The

made up of one underlined word on the left followed by

information obtained from the interview, battery tests,

five more words. The student looks at the five words on

and physical evaluation tests is recorded on DA Form

the right and chooses the one that is exactly like the

348. This information provides a basis for classification

underlined word on the left. Also, the size of the type

of potential operating ability. Three distinct categories of

becomes progressively smaller in the tests.

students are as follows.

d. DA-Form 6124 (Two-Hand Coordination Test) is

designed to determine accuracy and speed of hand

a. Considerable previous experience in driving

movement in conjunction with eyesight. On the test

vehicles and operating equipment This group may be the

paper are three double paths of irregularly spaced

most readily trained in the shortest time; however, they

circles. The circles represent touchdown points for the

may have formed bad driving and/or operating habits

stylus. The examinee holds a stylus in each hand and at

that are difficult to overcome.

the proper signal walks the stylus from one circle to the

b. Limited previous driving and/or operating

next starting with the left hand and alternating left, right,

experience This group requires more time to train and

left, etc.

also may have formed some bad driving/operating

habits.

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Physical Evaluation Measures.

Physical

c. No previous driving and/or operating experience

evaluation tests are intended for diagnostic guidance,

Personnel from this group will often make good

and counseling purposes. In addition, they will insure

operators if they are selected carefully and allocated

that all operators possess at least minimum physical

sufficient training time to compensate for lack of

requirements for safe operation.

experience.

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