Inspects exterior and interior of vehicle at beginning of each shift for properly operating headlights, turn signals, brake lights, air-conditioning or heating, warning lamps, mirror adjustment, properly inflated tires, windshield wipers, vehicle damage, etc., prior to moving vehicle. Handles the controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving a mobile medical unit; aware of the height, width, length, and weight of the unit and judges overhead and side clearances, turning radius, braking distance, and the safest distance to be maintained from a preceding vehicle.