Driver walk around checks and defect report

• DRIVER WALK AROUND CHECKS AND DEFECT REPORT
  
  DRIVERS VEHICLE CHECK INSTRUCTIONS
  
  At the commencement of your shift you should always carry out a check of your vehicle/trailer as per the
  checklist before leaving your depot. Any defects identified should be reported to the Transport Office using
  the electronic reporting system, and also via telephone.
  (In case of a system malfunction the Emergency paper defect reporting forms supplied should be used.)
  
  Note: Your vehicle/trailer must not leave the depot with any defect that could be considered safety related
  or which could possibly attract a prohibition notice or a fixed penalty if checked by VOSA or other
  enforcement agencies.
  Only when you are satisfied that your vehicle in your opinion is in a safe and roadworthy condition should you
  commence your journey after ticking the ‘nil defect’ box and signing your daily vehicle check report.
  Once your journey has commenced and during your shift you must monitor the vehicle and trailer for any
  defects that arise. Should any defects occur no matter how small or large these must be reported. A defect
  report as soon as safely possible to do so, or on your return to depot (the latest) must be completed.
  Please remember a new walk around checks and report should be completed and submitted for every
  vehicle and trailer used during your shift.
  
  If you have any questions regarding the above instructions, please contact your team leader.

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Location
  Address

• Date and Time

  Date

• Driver's Name

VEHICLE DETAILS

• Registration Number

• Fleet / Trailer Number

• Odometer Reading at Inspection

DEFECT LIST. Yes = Safe. No = Defect.

• Fuel tank secure and no leaks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Free from oil leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres within safety limits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheels secure and free of damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spray suppression safety and up to standard

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Steering safe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Load secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mirrors fitted correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All lights working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflectors fitted and clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicators working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wipers working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washers working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Height indicator set correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horn working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Excessive Exhaust smoke

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brakes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Security of body and wings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Markers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Glass

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tachograph – spare print roll present

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Oil, coolant and screen-wash levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Trailer Specific

• Coupling

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Brake lines

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Electrical connections

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• ABS leads connected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailer MOT present and in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trailer -VTG6 (Plating Certificate)<br>present & in date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number-plates displayed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please select "NIL" here if no defects found (Vehicle and Trailer)

  NIL

  NO

SIGNATURES

• Additional Information

• Signature of Driver

  Sign