Information

  • Pre-trip Inspection

  • Year / Model

  • Licence Plate

  • Date

  • Location
  • Prepared by

General

  • Check vehicle for body damage

  • Notes/Action

  • Check under vehicle for fluid leaks

  • Notes/Action

  • Ensure park brake is applied

  • Notes/Action

Interior

  • Seat and seatbelt (adjusted and in good shape)

  • Notes/Action

  • START ENGINE: Observe all gauges and warning lights are working properly

  • Notes/Action

  • Steering wheel free play (not excessive)

  • Notes/Action

  • Accelerator pedal (for binding or sticking)

  • Notes/Action

  • Horn (is working)

  • Notes/Action

  • Windshield wipers and washer

  • Notes/Action

  • Windows and windshield (condition and cleanliness)

  • Notes/Action

  • Mirrors exterior and interior (adjustments and cleanliness)

  • Notes/Action

  • Instrument lights: turn signal, high beam indicators, hazards

  • Notes/Action

  • Heater Defroster

  • Notes/Action

  • Owners manual & registration

  • Notes/Action

Engine Compartment

  • Fluid levels: power stealing fluid, oil, coolant, windshield washer fluid, brake fluid.

  • Notes/Action

  • Hoses and components (wear and leaks)

  • Notes/Action

  • Drive belts (tensions, cracking, wear)

  • Notes/Action

  • Radiator (leaks and security)

  • Notes/Action

  • Battery (secure, connections)

  • Notes/Action

  • Frame rails and cross members (cracks and bending)

  • Notes/Action

Exterior

  • Grill, hood, front bumper (secure)

  • Notes/Action

  • License plate (valid and clean)

  • Notes/Action

  • Lights: high & low beams, hazards, tail lights, brake lights, license plate lights, turn signal lights (operational & clean)

  • Notes/Action

  • Front tires (cuts, bulges, air pressure, tread depth 3.2mm)

  • Notes/Action

  • Rear tires (cuts, bulges, air pressure, tread depth 1.6mm)

  • Notes/Action

  • Rims (cracks, slippage, fasteners for tightness)

  • Notes/Action

  • Suspension ( cracked or broken springs)

  • Notes/Action

  • Frame

  • Notes/Action

  • Doors, windows, grab handles and mirrors

  • Notes/Action

  • Fuel tank cap

  • Notes/Action

  • Fuel tank straps

  • Notes/Action

  • Exhaust system and muffler

  • Notes/Action

  • Load secure

  • Notes/Action

  • Rear tailgate/trunk

  • Notes/Action

  • Rear bumper

  • Notes/Action

  • Hitch

  • Notes/Action

  • Spare tire

  • Notes/Action

Brake Check

  • Brake warning indicator

  • Notes/Action

  • Park brake

  • Notes/Action

  • Brake pedal

  • Notes/Action

  • Brake performance

  • Notes/Action

Emergency Equipment

  • First aid kit

  • Notes/Action

  • Fire extinguisher (charged and stored correctly

  • Notes/Action

  • Flags/Reflectors

  • Notes/Action

  • Jack

  • Notes/Action

Signature

  • Add signature

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