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HGV Driver Walkaround Checks

In Cab Checks Load Security External Checks
• Check driving controls, seat • Loaded correctly • Check underneath front of vehicle for fluid leaks • Check vehicle sitting square & not leaning to one side
position, safety belt (if fitted) • Weight distributed • Exhaust: No excessive noise or smoke • Check engine oil, coolant, windscreen wash & fuel for
• Tachograph: Correct hours, across axles levels & leaks
• Landing legs fully raised & handle in position
calibrated & speed limiter • Not overloaded • Check for sounds of air leaks or drop in air pressure
plaque displayed • Trailer park brake operates correctly & is fully released
• Load restrained & • Fuel cap seal in good condition & no leaks
• ABS/EBS warning lights working contained • Air suspension correctly set
• Side & rear reflective markings fitted, clean & in good
• Instruments, gauges & • Number & marker plates in place, clean & in good condition condition
warning devices working
• Wipers, washers, horn, demister
& temperature controls working
correctly Vehicle Access
• Steps undamaged
• Good unworn surface
Windows (Windscreen • Clean
& Side Windows) • Good handholds
• Undamaged • Proper access to catwalk & load
area (if required)
• Clean • Safe access for driver
• View not obstructed e.g. by stickers, etc. • Safe access to Suzie Connections
• Valid Tax/insurance discs present
• Windscreen washers & wipers
working correctly & in good condition
Tyres, Wheels & Couplings
• Tyres correctly inflated
• Tyres correct tread depth
Lights & Suzie Connections
Indicators • Tyres undamaged: No abrasions, bulges or tears
• All required air & electrical Suzie • Wheel nut indicators correctly aligned (if fitted)
• Working connectors present & correctly located
Mirrors • Road wheel nuts all in place, correctly fitted & secure
• Clean • In good condition: No chaffing,
• Cover side & rear blind spots (if fitted) stretching or any other damage • Road wheels in good condition
• Correct colour • Semi-trailer is correctly located in fifth wheel & locked in
• Clean & in good condition • ABS/EBS cable fitted (if required) position (if applicable)
• All in place &
undamaged • Correctly aligned • No air leaks from connectors • Drawbar coupling in place & good condition

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