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We look at commitment during the build process and to the team in general. Not just the number of hours that one's put in but how much of that time was actually spent working on the robot or for the team and not just messing around. Then we have everyone on the team take a written test (used to be the "driver's test" but now is for all leadership positions on the team during competition). The scores on this test don’t say whether or not you'd be a good driver, but what it shows is that you are dedicated to read the game manual and understand the rules to the nth degree.

Then finally we look at driver skill. However just being good at driving doesn’t mean that you'll get the job. Communication is paramount. If you can't communicate with your co-driver and coach then you have no business behind the controls. One big aspect is, can they stay cool under pressure. It’s easy to drive at your shop where it’s nice and quiet and no opposing robots to compete against, but can you do the same things with the same poise during the real thing.