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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) 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
Daily vehicle checks
Drivers Daily Worksheet

At the start and end of the working day or at first use, please perform the
vehicle checks using the Pre-Drive Drive App. This is a legal requirement.

Under no circumstances should any remedial repairs be carried out on a
vehicle without prior consent from the Transport Manager. DVSA

a. Each driver is provided with a torch to help with their daily checks during early
starts or during the winter.
b. Each driver is allocated a vehicle to drive at the start of their shift. Do not use
another vehicle unless agreed by your Operations Manager.
c. Please place your tachograph card into the slot and select other work whilst you
are carrying out your first use defect walk around checks for a minimum of 10
minutes.
d. You are responsible for checking any vehicle that you drive every day before you
drive it to ensure the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition, by completing a daily
first use vehicle check.
e. Daily first use vehicle checks by drivers must be carried out before the first use of
any vehicle. For example, you take over driving a vehicle that another staff
member has been driving all morning or for even an hour, it is your responsibility
to check the vehicle is safe before you drive. This should cover the external
condition of the vehicle (or vehicle and trailer) ensuring in particular the safety,
correct working and levels including but not limited to the following:

✓ Oil
✓ Water
✓ Steering
✓ Brakes
✓ Tyres
✓ Lights
✓ Wheel nuts
✓ Trailer coupling and hoses
✓ Bodywork
✓ Skip / Ro-Ro loader
✓ Windscreen washer and wipers
✓ Reversing Cameras/Bleepers/ Left Turn Speakers/Auto Brake Systems

f. The first use check must be done via Pre-Drive , which MUST be completed in full
prior to starting your journey. Once completed, the App will send through any
defects for the attention of the Transport Manager.

If you are unsure of what you should be looking for, this is a guide with
explanatory notes to assist you through each of the check items. If you are still
unsure, please contact your Manager who will be happy to aid you in your
inspection.
g. If you discover a defect or fault on your vehicle that effects the safe use on the
highway or which will make it illegal for you to drive, you must report the defect
to your manager immediately by phone and you must record on the Pre-Drive

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