Vehicle Safety Checklist

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Use this checklist to evaluate a vehicle's working conditions and preparedness for an upcoming journey. This inspection will help you identify any mechanical defects that may cause accidents or downtime.

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1. General Information: Enter Mileage

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2. BRAKE SYSTEM: Service brakes

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3. BRAKE SYSTEM: Parking brakes

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4. BRAKE SYSTEM: Brake drums/rotors

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5. BRAKE SYSTEM: Brake hose

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6. BRAKE SYSTEM: Low pressure warning device

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7. COUPLING DEVICES: Fifth wheel

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8. COUPLING DEVICES: Pintle hooks

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9. COUPLING DEVICES: Drawbar/towbar eye and tongue

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10. ENGINE OPERATION: Fan/compressor belts

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11. ENGINE OPERATION: Oil pressure

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12. ENGINE OPERATION: Radiator

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13. ENGINE OPERATION: Battery

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14. EXHAUST SYSTEM: Check below driver position

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15. EXHAUST SYSTEM: Check for damage to wiring and fuel line

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16. EXHAUST SYSTEM: Muffler

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17. FUEL SYSTEM: Visible leak

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18. FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel tank filler cap missing

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19. FUEL SYSTEM: Fuel tank securely attached

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20. LIGHTING DEVICES: Head lights

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21. LIGHTING DEVICES: Brake lights

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22. LIGHTING DEVICES: Tail lights

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23. LIGHTING DEVICES: Dash lights

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24. LIGHTING DEVICES: Clearance lights

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25. LIGHTING DEVICES: Turn indicators

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26. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Seat belts available and working

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27. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Fire extinguisher

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28. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Fags, flares

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29. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Decals

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30. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Spare bulbs, fuses

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31. SAFE LOADING: Protection against shifting cargo

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32. SAFE LOADING: Lift gate and accessories

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33. STEERING MECHANISM: Steering wheel free play

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34. STEERING MECHANISM: Steering column

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35. STEERING MECHANISM: Front axle beam

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36. STEERING MECHANISM: Steering gear box

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37. STEERING MECHANISM: Pitman arm

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38. STEERING MECHANISM: Power steering

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39. STEERING MECHANISM: Ball and socket joints

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40. STEERING MECHANISM: Tie rods, drag links

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41. SUSPENSION: U-bolts and spring hangers

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42. SUSPENSION: Spring assembly

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43. SUSPENSION: Tongue, radius or tracking components

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44. TIRES: Condition

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45. TIRES: Air pressure

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46. TIRES: Chains

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47. WHEELS: Wheels and rims

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48. WHEELS: Lock or side rings

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49. WHEELS: Fasteners

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50. WHEELS: Welds

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51. WINDSHIELD: Glass free of cracks, discoloration

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52. WINDSHIELD: Wiper power unit, blades

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53. MISCELLANEOUS: Transmission fluid

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54. MISCELLANEOUS: Clutch free play

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55. MISCELLANEOUS: Heater/defroster

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56. MISCELLANEOUS: Mirrors

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57. MISCELLANEOUS: Frame

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58. MISCELLANEOUS: Body

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