Questions about the role
What licence do you hold?
How to answer: Type and validity.
What checks do you do before driving?
How to answer: Tyres, brakes, oil, lights and documents.
What do you do if the vehicle breaks down?
How to answer: Park safely and inform the office.
How do you stay alert on long drives?
How to answer: Rest stops and enough sleep.
Have you had any accidents?
How to answer: Answer honestly.
Common HR questions
Tell me about yourself.
How to answer: In about a minute: your current role or degree, 1 or 2 results that fit this job, and why you want it.
Why should we hire you?
How to answer: Match 3 of your strengths to the job post, for example Safe driving, Valid driving licence and Route knowledge, with proof.
What is your notice period?
How to answer: Give the exact period and whether early release is possible.
How to prepare
- Read the job post and list the skills it asks for.
- Prepare 3 short stories from your resume using the STAR method.
- Know the numbers on your resume and how you got them.
- Prepare 2 questions to ask the interviewer.
Skills interviewers often test
Frequently asked questions
What is asked in a driver interview?
Role questions about your skills and past work, plus HR questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and notice period. See the list above.
How should a fresher prepare?
State licence type, years of driving and routes known.
What should I bring to the interview?
Copies of your resume, ID, certificates if asked, and a short list of questions for them.