Monthly Vehicle Check

• Prepared by

• Vehicle Registration:

• Make of Vehicle

• All checks must be conducted monthly. Any issues with the vehicle must be reported to your Line Manager immediately. If you answer No to any of the questions a comment must be made

Checks

• (You can get 3 points on your licence for every faulty tyre)

• (Use a 20p coin and put in the tread of the tyre. If you cannot see the the number 20 the tyres need changing see image opposite)

TYRES

• Tyres have a minimum tread depth of 1.6mm

  YES

  NO

• Are the tyres correctly inflated (check each tyre)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no deep cuts to the sidewall or slow punctures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No Missing or insecure wheel nuts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• All lights and indicators work correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The brake lights and hazard lights work correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All dashboard warning lights are working correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Glass and Mirrors

• All mirrors should be properly aligned and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Your view of the road in all directions is not obstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Washers and wipers

• Wipers move continually when switched on

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wiper blades are not so deteriorated that they don't clear the windscreen effectively when used with the washers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washers are pointed at the windscreen and are operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Washer fluid is topped up ( if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Brakes

• Foot and hand brake work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Horn and steering

• The steering wheel easily controls the car

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The horn is easily accessible from the drivers seat and the horn sounds when operated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seats and seatbelts

• Check the seats are secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Seatbelts are operating correctly and are free from damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fluids, Fuel and oil

• Check the fuel filler cap is securely fitted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check there are no fluid leaks by looking for puddles on the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Body work and doors

• Check all doors shut properly and are secure when closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Check first aid kit

• Check contents against guidance sheet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Warning triangle

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Torch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High Visibility Jacket

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Life hammer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyre depth and pressure gauge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ice scrapper

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the vehicle road worthy:

  YES

  NO

• (if no store the vehicle safely and do not use until fixed)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Defects report to:

• Defects reported to if applicable

• Date reported

  Date

• Action taken to repair:

• Signature:

  Sign

• Date

  Date