Information

  • LV Number

  • Rego Number:

  • Odometer reading:

  • Conducted on

  • Location
  • Prepared by

Light Vehicle Prestart

  • NOTE: ISOLATE WHEN INSPECTING UNDER BONNET OR FOOTPRINT OF THE VEHICLE

Primary Items: (Any fault detected DO NOT OPERATE)

  • Brakes: Test hand and foot brake operation.

  • Steering: Check for excessive play.

  • Seat Belts/Seating: Check if belts are operational & Check SRS air bag light goes out when engine is started.

  • Tyres/Wheels: Check tyres for wear, damage, correct inflation & Check wheel nut indicators haven't moved.

  • Under Bonnet: Check fluid levels (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer tank), fluid leaks, fan belts, fan blades, radiator, washer level, battery secure and battery fluid levels.

Secondary Items: (Operate only after consultation with Supervisor and or maintenance personnel)

  • Lights: Check operation of headlights low and high beam, tail lights, indicators, reversing lights, flashing light and brake lights.

  • Safety Equipment: Check first aid kit, fire extinguisher, safety triangles, wheel chocks, vehicle ID, reverse alarm, hi-viz striping and hi-viz flag (height and condition).

  • Twobars and Pins: Check if functional and colour coded.

  • Glass: Check windscreen, rear and side mirrors for damage and cleanliness.

  • Two way: Check radios are operational.

  • Body: Check for panel damage and missing/damaged trims.

  • Instruments & Implements: Check all gauges, horn, windscreen wipers and radios for operation and correct operation of warning instrumentation, oil, temperature.

  • Cargo: Check cargo is restrained both inside and out.

  • Fuel: Check fuel level.

  • Compliance: Check vehicle compliance 3 monthly brake test and site compliance (stickers).

Description of the defect: Repaired by and date:

  • Defect 1:

  • Defect 2:

  • Defect 3:

  • Defect 4:

  • Defect 5:

  • Defect 6:

Please Complete:

  • Please sign:

  • Email to LV administration at the end of each week or immediately for a Primary Defect.

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