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Pre-start Inspection - Light Vehicle (Daily)

by Grant O'Dea, from the Community

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This daily light vehicle pre-start inspection checklist helps operators verify a vehicle is safe before use. It prompts isolation, then checks engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, ATF, battery security, mirrors and glass, tyre condition and pressure, wheel nut indicators, brake and handbrake function, leaks, and fuel level. It supports trailer checks, defect reporting, comments, and signatures, improving compliance and roadworthiness for fleets and site operations.

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Light Vehicle Inspection Checklist
Use this light vehicle inspection checklist to support daily pre start checks and ongoing fleet maintenance. Sections cover vehicle details and service history, exterior and body condition, visibility and mirrors, lights and indicators, tires and wheel fittings, brakes and park brake, steering and horn, wipers and washer fluid, engine and fluids including coolant, clutch, power steering and brake fluid, battery and leaks, safety equipment such as first aid kit, sharps kit, fire extinguisher and water, PPE and tools including jack and wheel brace, cargo barriers, tow bar, roof or ladder racks and load security, documentation and registration, and general condition. Record defects with comments and photos, escalate issues to the fleet manager, and capture signatures to confirm completion.
by GIDEON KATI, from the Community
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Vehicle Check Sheet - NPE-Tech NZ
This Vehicle Check Sheet helps drivers and inspectors complete pre-start and routine vehicle safety inspections. It covers site and inspector details, vehicle type and mileage, and checks for engine oil, brake fluid, power steering, washer fluid, coolant, tyre tread and condition, mirrors, headlights, brake lights, hand brake, indicators, steering, seat belts, heating, wipers and windscreen, cleanliness, first aid box, dashboard warning indicators, and vehicle body damage. Include notes on any defects and capture both the vehicle user and inspector signatures to support compliance and maintenance workflows.
by Steve O'Donoghue, from the Community
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Light Vehicle Pre-start Inspection Checklist
This light vehicle pre-start inspection template helps drivers and supervisors verify vehicle roadworthiness before use. It covers visual damage checks, windscreen and mirrors, wipers and washers, tyre wear and pressures (including the spare), full lighting system and beacons, reverse alarms, UHF radio, licence plates, and under-vehicle leaks. Under the hood, confirm coolant, oil, power steering, brake/clutch, washer, and transmission fluid levels and that the battery is secure. Function tests include foot and hand brakes, horn, heater/AC, and safety items like first aid kit, fire extinguisher, wheel chocks, warning signs, jack, and wheel brace. Capture photos and comments when items are at risk and complete a sign-off to record date, location, odometer, and inspector details.
by Diarmuid O'Donovan, from the Community
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Daily Vehicle Pre-Start Checklist
Conduct a quick, reliable pre start inspection for light vehicles before use. This checklist guides operators through visual checks and function tests including tyres and wheel nuts, brakes and park brake, lights, horn and reversing alarm, windows and mirrors, seatbelts, fluids and coolant, battery security, fire extinguisher and first aid kit, two way radio, and general cleanliness. Capture defects, record odometer and engine hours, and note site and supervisor details to keep fleets safe and compliant.
by Ismail Ahmeddamba, from the Community
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Light Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Use this light vehicle inspection checklist to support daily pre start checks and ongoing fleet maintenance. Sections cover vehicle details and service history, exterior and body condition, visibility and mirrors, lights and indicators, tires and wheel fittings, brakes and park brake, steering and horn, wipers and washer fluid, engine and fluids including coolant, clutch, power steering and brake fluid, battery and leaks, safety equipment such as first aid kit, sharps kit, fire extinguisher and water, PPE and tools including jack and wheel brace, cargo barriers, tow bar, roof or ladder racks and load security, documentation and registration, and general condition. Record defects with comments and photos, escalate issues to the fleet manager, and capture signatures to confirm completion.

by GIDEON KATI, from the Community

10+

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Vehicle Check Sheet - NPE-Tech NZ

This Vehicle Check Sheet helps drivers and inspectors complete pre-start and routine vehicle safety inspections. It covers site and inspector details, vehicle type and mileage, and checks for engine oil, brake fluid, power steering, washer fluid, coolant, tyre tread and condition, mirrors, headlights, brake lights, hand brake, indicators, steering, seat belts, heating, wipers and windscreen, cleanliness, first aid box, dashboard warning indicators, and vehicle body damage. Include notes on any defects and capture both the vehicle user and inspector signatures to support compliance and maintenance workflows.

by Steve O'Donoghue, from the Community

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Light Vehicle Pre-start Inspection Checklist

This light vehicle pre-start inspection template helps drivers and supervisors verify vehicle roadworthiness before use. It covers visual damage checks, windscreen and mirrors, wipers and washers, tyre wear and pressures (including the spare), full lighting system and beacons, reverse alarms, UHF radio, licence plates, and under-vehicle leaks. Under the hood, confirm coolant, oil, power steering, brake/clutch, washer, and transmission fluid levels and that the battery is secure. Function tests include foot and hand brakes, horn, heater/AC, and safety items like first aid kit, fire extinguisher, wheel chocks, warning signs, jack, and wheel brace. Capture photos and comments when items are at risk and complete a sign-off to record date, location, odometer, and inspector details.

by Diarmuid O'Donovan, from the Community

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Daily Vehicle Pre-Start Checklist

Conduct a quick, reliable pre start inspection for light vehicles before use. This checklist guides operators through visual checks and function tests including tyres and wheel nuts, brakes and park brake, lights, horn and reversing alarm, windows and mirrors, seatbelts, fluids and coolant, battery security, fire extinguisher and first aid kit, two way radio, and general cleanliness. Capture defects, record odometer and engine hours, and note site and supervisor details to keep fleets safe and compliant.

by Ismail Ahmeddamba, from the Community

10+

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Pre-start Inspection - Light Vehicle (Daily)

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