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
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