“These as well as other items must be checked every day by drivers as part of the walkaround check, so DVSA enforcement officers should not be routinely picking these up,” the agency emphasised.
Tyre condition, brake systems and components, steering, lamps, direction indicators and hazard warning lamps were amongst the top 10 reasons HGV and PSVs were prohibited at the roadside. In 2018/19 DVSA issued 35,744 prohibitions following mechanical checks. “The check covers interior and exterior items that can be safely assessed by the driver.” “The walkaround check drivers must do, must cover the whole vehicle or combination if towing a trailer,” continued the agency.
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If more than one driver uses a vehicle during the day, the driver taking charge should make sure it is roadworthy and safe to drive by carrying out their own walkaround check before setting off. The agency recommends that this check is carried out before the vehicle is driven on the road each day.
The results of these checks must be recorded and any safety defects must be reported and fixed before the vehicle is used.” “As drivers are always legally responsible for the condition of the heavy vehicle they are driving, they must carry out a daily walkaround check. “Daily walkaround checks are vital for road safety and make sure that heavy vehicles are roadworthy and safe to drive,” said DVSA. The new guide contains the video, a walkaround diagram, details of what to look for, and a template to record defects – all in one place for the first time. The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced improvements to its heavy vehicle walkaround check guidance, and created a new video to help HGV drivers carry out their daily walkaround checks and improve road safety.