Checklist · Vehicle & Fleet
Light Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
Pre-trip safety inspection for light vehicles (cars, utes, vans, SUVs) before each journey. Helps organisations meet their Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations and WHS duties for work-related driving.
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Checklist Items
| Item | Pass / Yes | Fail / No |
|---|---|---|
| Date | ||
| Vehicle Registration | ||
| Vehicle Make/Model | ||
| Odometer Reading (km) | ||
| Driver Name | ||
| Destination / Purpose of Trip | ||
| EXTERIOR & BODY | ||
| No new damage to body, windows or mirrors | Pass | Fail |
| All doors open, close and latch correctly | Pass | Fail |
| TYRES | ||
| Tyre tread depth adequate on all tyres (including spare) | Pass | Fail |
| Tyre pressure correct on all tyres (including spare) | Pass | Fail |
| No cuts, bulges or visible damage to tyres | Pass | Fail |
| LIGHTS | ||
| Headlights operational (low and high beam) | Pass | Fail |
| Tail lights, brake lights and reversing lights operational | Pass | Fail |
| Indicators operational (all four) | Pass | Fail |
| Hazard lights operational | Pass | Fail |
| FLUIDS & ENGINE | ||
| Engine oil level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Coolant level adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Windscreen washer fluid adequate | Pass | Fail |
| Fuel level adequate for journey | Pass | Fail |
| No warning lights illuminated on dashboard | Pass | Fail |
| SAFETY EQUIPMENT | ||
| Seatbelts operational in all occupied seating positions | Pass | Fail |
| First aid kit present and stocked | Pass | Fail |
| Fire extinguisher present and within service date (if required) | Pass | Fail |
| Emergency triangle or roadside markers present | Pass | Fail |
| WINDSCREEN & WIPERS | ||
| Windscreen clean and free of major chips or cracks | Pass | Fail |
| Wiper blades effective — no streaking | Pass | Fail |
| LOAD SECURITY (if carrying load) | ||
| Load is within vehicle's payload capacity | Yes | No |
| Load is secured and will not shift during travel | Yes | No |
| Tow bar and trailer connections correct (if towing) | Yes | No |
| DRIVER CONDITION | ||
| Driver is fit to drive (not fatigued, unwell or impaired) | Yes | No |
| Driver holds current valid licence for vehicle type | Yes | No |
| Defects noted (describe) | ||
| Driver Signature | ||