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Car and Small Passenger Vehicle Driver Walk-Around Pre-Operational Checklist

Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.
MaintainX
07/21/2022

Car and Small Passenger Vehicle Driver Walk-Around Pre-Operational Checklist

Safety audits in any organization—especially those where personnel deal with complicated, potentially dangerous assets—are crucial. Use this complete guide to help you achieve a safe work environment and avoid potential hazards in the future.

    Vehicle Registration Number:

    Mileage:

    Check Items

    External Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle sitting square and not leaning to one side. No leaks underneath vehicle.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wheels in good condition and secure. All wheel nuts in place correctly fitted and secure.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tyres undamaged with correct inflation, tread depth and "E" mark

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Bumpers, body work and exhaust secure and in good condition

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wiper blades in good condition

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Number plates (front and rear), correct type and position, clean and visible.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Lights, indicators, reflectors and hazard lights all in place, clean, correct colour, with no breaks or cracks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mirrors secure, clean and in good condition.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Doors open, close and look correctly.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Valid insurance, NCT (where required) and tax discs displayed.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Engine oil, coolant, water, windscreen, washer reservoir, brake fluid and fuel levels checked and no leaks. Fuel cap seal in place, in good condition and no leaks.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    In Vehicle Checks

    Interior clean with no obstruction or loose material in the footwell(s), seats or parcel shelf behind rear seats.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hi-visibility triangle and vest readily accessible in the vehicle

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Windows clean, in good condition, open and close properly and view not obstructed.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Pedals have good anti-slip condition

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Driving controls, seat and head rest positions adjusted correctly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Mirrors correctly aligned

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Safety belts adjusted and working correctly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    All instrument gauges and warning lights working correctly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Prior to Driving

    No excessive play in the steering wheel and brake pedal

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    No excessive smoke or noise from exhaust

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Check goods/materials carried in vehicle (vehicle cabin or boot) are placed and secured appropriately

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    On-the-Road

    All warning lights off

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Defect Details

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