Sample Daily Vehicle Checklist

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DAILY VEHICLE CHECKLIST (checks to be conducted before use of the vehicle)

Vehicle Registration No: _______
Odometer Reading: ___________
Vehicle Make/Model: __________
Operator: ___________________
Date: ____/_____/_____

EXTERNAL VEHICLE CONDITION

Item √ = satisfactory/available OR X = defective/missing OR N/A = not applicable

  • Condition of vehicle bodywork, windscreen, windows, lights
  • Condition of windscreen wiper blades
  • Cleanness of windscreen, windows, mirrors, lights, number plate
  • Security of load, trailer, roof rack
  • Condition of tyres, tyre pressure, tyre wear
  • Availability of spare wheel & jack
     

FLUIDS

Item √ = satisfactory/available OR X = defective/missing OR N/A = not applicable

  • Engine oil level
  • Coolant level
  • Windscreen wash level
  • Brake/clutch fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Condition of battery
  • Oil or waste leaks
     

VEHICLE INTERIOR AND EQUIPMENT

Item √ = satisfactory/available OR X = defective/missing OR N/A = not applicable

  • Condition & function of seat belts
  • Head restraint adjustment
  • Mirror adjustment
  • Tax disk
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Torch
  • Warning triangle
  • Vehicle handbook


FUNCTION CHECKS BEFORE STARTING THE JOURNEY

Item √ = satisfactory/available OR X = defective/missing OR N/A = not applicable

  • Warning light
  • All lights
  • Horn
  • Washers & wipers
  • Brake
  • Fuel

All the items above have been checked and any defects and omissions reported.

Driver’s Signature: _______________________________________________
Date: _____/_____/______

 

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