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F R E I G H T T R A N S P O R T L T D ( F T L ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
ABS Warning Light; Check Operation
Hand Brake/Foot Brake/Steering System; Check operation of controls and effectiveness
of systems
Speed limiter label; Check that a speed limiter label is displayed and legible
Operator’s license and MOT Plating Certificate; Check that valid license and discs are
displayed
Reversing Audible Warning; Check operation
Height Indicator; Check that the height indicator is fitted and set to the correct height.
Trailer Landing Legs; Ensure that these are adjusted and working correctly

31 Tyre and Wheel Check

These procedures apply to all commercial vehicles operated by the FTL Ltd and must be
rigorously adhered to.

Routine Checks

Before commencing driving at the start of each day, drivers must complete a visual check
to cover the following:-

Tyres

Check all tyres are inflated and not damaged.
Tyres must have a minimum of 2 mm of tread.
No objects are jammed between rear wheels.

Driver must also physically check the following:

Wheel Nuts

Wheel nuts are tight.
Missing wheel nuts.
Signs of fretting between wheel nuts and wheel rim.
Flags aligned correctly

Wheel studs

Broken or missing wheel studs.

Wheels

Check for cracks.

These checks are on components that are normally visible to a driver and do not include
items that would need dismantling for examination.

When the checks have been completed the Drivers Daily Worksheet can then be signed.

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