Recording a vehicle check... In the book, there are 3 pages. Pg1 green. Pg2 white and pg3 white. Pg3 stays in the book. Pg2 filled in before leaving the yard. Pg1 at the end of the working day. Can you put ticks on pg1 at the start of the shift and update to an x at the end of the shift? What is the legally/dvsa correct way to record a vehicle check?
Hi @ianian7774 - it is best to keep the ticks as they were to prove that the defect wasn't present at the time of the check. Adding the defect into the section where defects are listed would be preferable, as it then shows it occured en route.
@@NTPOnlineLearning thanks for the reply. The proof of checking would be shown on page 3, including defect. My thinking is, if you put ticks on PG 1 at the start of the shift, the ticks are on PG 1, 2 and 3. PG 2 is removed from the book and given to the transport office. This evidences the driver check and no defect that stops the driver using the vehicle. If pg 1 is without ticks, that shows anyone auditing the driver that the end check hasn't started. On route defects would be shown on pg 1 as they are discovered or found at the end of the shift when an end of shift walk round check is done. Is there logic in my thinking? I am fairly new, so trying to get things right at the start.
If the highest point of the trailer when attached the tractor unit measures 4.598m then, as a minimum, set the marker in the cab to 4.6m (or 15ft 2in, as it actually measures just over the 15ft 1 in). However, you may wish to add in a margin of error. I would ask the advice of your Transport Manager to see what they recommend.
@NTPOnlineLearning the office is trying to convince me that I should set 14.11 and that I can enter the road when entry is prohibited after 14.11. and I don't want to break the law.
@@mariuszs.7189 As 14ft 11 in is less than the height of the trailer that you mentioned, then the vehicle will not go under a bridge that is under 15 ft 1.0788inches.
Definitely, checking the height of the trailer is crucial. As mentioned in the video, it does show "some of the things you should be checking". As I am sure you will appreciate, a 6 minute video is not necessarily going to show you every individual detail.
Absolutely advisable ... when you have had cords jabbing in your fingers as you run your hand round, I believe that is classed as 'learning the hard way'
Thanks for your feedback. Absolutely, spot on, the driver card needs to be put in and the correct mode selected BEFORE you start the check. It appears when linking the video together, we have a segment in the wrong order. It is mentioned that the video covers some of the things you should be checking.
Brilliant walk round check, saved video for reference, new job on Friday, massive help for reference 👍👍👍🚛
Thanks for the kind words. Good luck tomorrow, hope all goes well
Good video 👍
Thanks, we are glad to hear you enjoyed it :)
Recording a vehicle check... In the book, there are 3 pages. Pg1 green. Pg2 white and pg3 white. Pg3 stays in the book. Pg2 filled in before leaving the yard. Pg1 at the end of the working day.
Can you put ticks on pg1 at the start of the shift and update to an x at the end of the shift? What is the legally/dvsa correct way to record a vehicle check?
Hi @ianian7774 - it is best to keep the ticks as they were to prove that the defect wasn't present at the time of the check. Adding the defect into the section where defects are listed would be preferable, as it then shows it occured en route.
@@NTPOnlineLearning thanks for the reply. The proof of checking would be shown on page 3, including defect.
My thinking is, if you put ticks on PG 1 at the start of the shift, the ticks are on PG 1, 2 and 3. PG 2 is removed from the book and given to the transport office. This evidences the driver check and no defect that stops the driver using the vehicle.
If pg 1 is without ticks, that shows anyone auditing the driver that the end check hasn't started. On route defects would be shown on pg 1 as they are discovered or found at the end of the shift when an end of shift walk round check is done.
Is there logic in my thinking? I am fairly new, so trying to get things right at the start.
If the trailer is 4.598m based on 1220 5th wheel, what height should I set in the cabin if I have a Mercedes?
If the highest point of the trailer when attached the tractor unit measures 4.598m then, as a minimum, set the marker in the cab to 4.6m (or 15ft 2in, as it actually measures just over the 15ft 1 in). However, you may wish to add in a margin of error. I would ask the advice of your Transport Manager to see what they recommend.
@NTPOnlineLearning the office is trying to convince me that I should set 14.11 and that I can enter the road when entry is prohibited after 14.11. and I don't want to break the law.
@@mariuszs.7189 As 14ft 11 in is less than the height of the trailer that you mentioned, then the vehicle will not go under a bridge that is under 15 ft 1.0788inches.
I don't listen people from the office. That's why I set it to 15.1 no matter what tractor I have. I won't break the law for anyone. Thank you
No check trailer high
Definitely, checking the height of the trailer is crucial. As mentioned in the video, it does show "some of the things you should be checking". As I am sure you will appreciate, a 6 minute video is not necessarily going to show you every individual detail.
And you wear gloves on your vehicle check
Absolutely advisable ... when you have had cords jabbing in your fingers as you run your hand round, I believe that is classed as 'learning the hard way'
Don’t forget the wear safety shoes please 😂😂😂
Nice video
Hi, thanks for your feedback, greatly appreciated
Should have put drivers card in first before starting vehicle check.
And never saw driver checking oil pressure
Thanks for your feedback. Absolutely, spot on, the driver card needs to be put in and the correct mode selected BEFORE you start the check. It appears when linking the video together, we have a segment in the wrong order. It is mentioned that the video covers some of the things you should be checking.