Documents to see
- His original CNIC. Keep a photocopy with his signature.
- His original driving licence. Check the expiry date and that it covers cars.
- If you want more checks, ask him for a police character certificate, which police service centres issue.
- The name and phone number of the family or office he worked for last.
Questions to ask
- How many years have you driven, and which cars? Manual, automatic, or both?
- Why did you leave your last job?
- Do you know the main roads of this city? Have you driven on the motorway?
- Can you work late or on weekends if needed, and at what rate?
Take a test drive
Sit next to him in your own car for 15 to 20 minutes, in normal traffic. Watch how he uses the mirrors and indicators, keeps a safe distance and drives at speed bumps. A calm, careful driver is worth more than a fast one.
Agree everything before day one
Write down the salary, the payment date, the working hours, the weekly day off, the overtime rate and what happens on out-of-city trips. Both of you keep a copy. Most arguments later come from things that were never agreed.