Precision Driver or Stunt Driver?

Have you seen the term “precision driver” used on a commercials contract? What about “performance driver?” These terms are not found in the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and should not be used because it can affect your future residuals.

There are only two terms that should be used: stunt driver or vehicle driver. Everyone knows what stunt driver means, but what does vehicle driver mean? A vehicle driver is hired when the level of driving requires skill but not stunt work. Any time a driver is engaged as either a stunt driver or vehicle driver, they must be hired on an Exhibit A-1 Employment Contract. Again, the terms precision driver and performance driver should never be used for a Commercials Contract.

Residuals are due to a stunt driver or vehicle driver when any of the stunt driving guidelines are met and such driving remains in the commercial as exhibited. To find out more, click here.