Ask about route planning and punctuality
Discuss school runs, airport movement, traffic delays, unfamiliar destinations and how the driver communicates when timing changes. Nigerian traffic can be unpredictable, so planning matters.
Explore vehicle-care habits
Ask how the candidate checks tyres, fuel, documents, cleanliness, servicing reminders and unusual sounds. Vehicle care is part of professional driving.
Discuss boundaries and confidentiality
Drivers may hear private conversations or observe family routines. Ask how the candidate handles discretion, waiting time, errands and instructions from different household members.
Clarify safety expectations
Discuss phone use while driving, speed, seat belts, child safety, night driving, fatigue and what the driver would do in an emergency.
In summary
A good driver interview should reveal calm judgement, reliability and respect for household privacy.
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This article is general household guidance, not legal, employment or immigration advice.