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HGV Driver Walk-Around Checks Poster

This document provides a checklist for HGV driver walkaround checks that should be performed before and during a trip. It lists checks that should be performed in the cab, on load security, externally on the vehicle, on vehicle access points, on lights and indicators, on mirrors, on Suzie connections, and on tires, wheels and couplings. The goal is to ensure the vehicle and load are safe and roadworthy.

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HGV Driver Walk-Around Checks Poster

This document provides a checklist for HGV driver walkaround checks that should be performed before and during a trip. It lists checks that should be performed in the cab, on load security, externally on the vehicle, on vehicle access points, on lights and indicators, on mirrors, on Suzie connections, and on tires, wheels and couplings. The goal is to ensure the vehicle and load are safe and roadworthy.

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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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