Heavy Vehicle Checklist

Brake systems: How to check

When starting the vehicle, the air pressure should be at maximum (cut-in pressure)
Turning off the engine - the air pressure should remain constant.
Press and hold the brake pedal - the air pressure should drop slightly and then stay constant.
If the pressure drops further, the system has an air leak!
Start In the vehicle, pump the brake pedal until the pressure drops to half your system pressure. The
low pressure gauge should alert you with a buzzer and flashing light.

· Air pressure should be set to maximum and refilled
· Air tanks should be deflated daily
· Brake adjustment should be checked weekly at an authorized workshop.

Tyres: how to check them

The tire pressure must correspond to that indicated by the manufacturer in relation to the load to be transported.
Tires must have a consistent tread pattern across the entire width of the tire and the tread depth must not be less than 1mm
Tires must be the same size and type on the same axle
Twin tires must not have any contact with the wall and the correct tire size and the prescribed air pressure must be guaranteed at all times.
With dual tires, both tires must have contact with the ground when the vehicle is parked and unloaded on a level surface
Always check all tires. Attics for dents, cracks and dents in the side panels. Make sure there are no obstacles between the twin wheels

Steering - Check

The steering should work freely from lock to lock
The steering wheel should not have too much play
Power steering reservoir should be full
Check all lines for stone chipping and leaks
Check the vehicle's undercarriage regularly for fuel leaks, oil or fluids.
The vehicle's steering wheel must not have any Cracked.

Windshield, windows and wipers

A cracked windshield or
fog affecting the driver's day or night vision in the 'Control Zone' vision does not pass a roadworthiness test.
The 'control zone' extends from above the steering wheel to just below the sun visor and falls into the driver's windshield wipers. area.
The windshield and window glass must be clearly recognizable as safety glass
Any crack in the side windows that obstructs the driver's view in the left rear-view mirror leads to a test failure.

· Each vehicle must be equipped with at least one working windshield wiper in front of the driver
· Wiper mechanisms and blades must function effectively by adequately unblocking the driver's view. Driver in operation.

Visibility - Lighting

The following lighting is required by law and must function correctly at all times: Lighting for main beam and dipped beam (headlights), front and rear parking lights,
brake, tail and license plate lights,
hazard and turn signals, and reverse lights.
Ensure all peripherals, such as reflective tape, reflectors, and chevron plaques, are clean and are clearly visible
When transporting dangerous goods, pay attention to the correct signage, e.g. B. warning diamonds, and the existence of the relevant documents s.

Body

All bolt-on accessories such as bumpers, bars and mirrors must be properly installed and secured
High shelves should not be overloaded
Emergency exits should be clearly marked