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Daily Vehicle Inspection Form

Driver pre-trip and end-of-day inspection record for cars, vans, utes and trucks.

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Vehicle & Driver Details

Inspection Items

Circle or mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Exterior
1Bodywork: no new dents, scratches, cracks or damage
2Windscreen & windows: no cracks, chips or obstructions
3Mirrors: all present, correctly adjusted, undamaged
4Number plates: front and rear legible, secure, clean
5Wipers & washers: blades good condition, fluid adequate
6Mudflaps / guards: present and secure (if fitted)
Engine Compartment
7Engine oil: dipstick in correct range
8Coolant level: reservoir in correct range
9Brake fluid: level and condition acceptable
10Power steering fluid: level correct (if applicable)
11Battery: terminals secure, no corrosion, charge OK
12Leaks: no visible oil, coolant, fuel or other fluid leaks
Brakes
13Service brake: firm pedal feel, no sponginess or drift
14Park brake: holds vehicle on incline, releases fully
15Brake lines / hoses: no visible leaks or damage
16ABS / brake warning light: not illuminated
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Vehicle rego
Date
Driver
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Tyres & Wheels
17Tyres: condition, pressure, tread depth (min 1.5mm)
18Wheel nuts / studs: secure, no damage
19Rims: no cracks, dents or excessive corrosion
20Spare tyre: present, inflated, accessible (if applicable)
21Jack & wheel brace: present and serviceable
Lights & Electrical
22Headlights: high and low beam operational
23Tail lights & park lights: operational
24Brake lights: operational
25Indicators: front, rear and side operational
26Reverse light: operational
27Hazard lights: operational
28Dashboard: no warning lights illuminated (note if lit)
Interior & Safety Equipment
29Seatbelts: working, undamaged, buckles secure
30Horn: audible and functional
31Steering: no excessive play, binding or noise
32Fire extinguisher: present, in date, accessible (if required)
33First aid kit: present, complete, in date
34Registration / insurance / roadworthy documents current
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, vehicle fit for use FAIL: defect(s) identified, see table below

Defects & Action Required  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Defect description Action taken / reported to Rectified by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have completed this daily vehicle inspection before using this vehicle. I have reported any defects or non-compliant items to my supervisor and will not use this vehicle until any defects that affect safety have been rectified. I understand that failure to complete a daily inspection or to report defects may breach company policy and WHS obligations.

Driver / Operator Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date & time
Supervisor / Reviewer Acknowledgement
Signature
Print name
Date