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Vehicle Checks
A daily vehicle check is recommended. This should not take any longer than 5-10 minutes. You may want to conduct a more thorough check every month.

There are sample templates that can be used or adapted to produce a check list.

For more information, download the 'Safe Vans' guide from the Van Best Practice website

What follows is a list of some of the items that need to be checked:

External
  • Condition of vehicle bodywork, windscreen, windows, lights
  • Condition of windscreen wiper blades
  • Cleanliness of windscreen, windows, mirrors, lights, number plate
  • Security of load, trailer, roof rack
  • Condition of tyres, tyre pressures, tyre wear
  • Availability of spare wheel, jack and tools
  • Under-vehicle inspection: leaks, loose parts, foreign material
Fluids
  • Engine oil level
  • Coolant level
  • Windscreen wash level
  • Brake/clutch fluid level
  • Power steering fluid level
  • Condition of battery, acid level, fixings and connections
  • Oil or other fluid leaks
Vehicle interior and equipment
  • Condition and function of seat belts
  • Up to date tax disc
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Torch
  • Warning triangle
  • Vehicle handbook
Functional checks before starting journey
  • Head restraint adjustment
  • Mirror adjustment
  • Warning lights in instrument panel working
  • All lights
  • Horn
  • Washers and wipers
  • Brakes
  • Fuel level
  • Trailer connection and functioning trailer lights
Functional checks during the journey
  • Warning lights in instrument panel off
  • Abnormal noise
  • Abnormal vibration
  • Abnormal smell

For more information click here to download the 'Safe Vans' guide.