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Responsibilities of the driver

Drivers of a CVR vehicle you must, before driving the CVR vehicle in a public place, conduct a visual inspection of the condition of the interior and, by walking around the CVR vehicle, the exterior. Where a person other than the driver conducts a walk around inspection and provides the driver with an inspection report, the driver may rely on the inspection report as proof that an inspection was conducted unless he/she has reason to believe otherwise.

Items to be checked during a walk-around

The following items must be included in the walk around check.  Please also consult the Guide to keeping your commercial vehicle roadworthy (pdf) ​​published by the RSA  

In-cab items including (where applicable):

 

External vehicle checks, including (where applicable):

 

Checks with the engine started, including:

 

Mirrors

Windows

Driving controls

Safety belts

Windscreen washer & wipers

The horn

The Tachograph

ABS and EBS warning lights

Instruments / Gauges / Warning Devices

Air leaks and pressure

 

CRW, Tax and insurance discs

Tyres

Wheel condition and security

All lights and reflectors

Exhaust

Susie Connections

Fifth wheel and locking devices

Steps

Coupling

Vehicle body, doors and curtains

Landing legs and handle

Trailer park brake

Air suspension

Number plates and marker plates

Engine oil

Water

Windscreen washer reservoir

Fuel levels and leaks

Load security and weight distribution 

Steering and brake operation

 



Find out more about daily walk around checks and preventative maintenance ​​​​​​​​

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