摘要: |
Finding a defect on a commercial vehicle could mean the difference between life and death, especially if a wheel were to fall off while en route due to a loose wheel nut that a driver should have found beforehand. The consequences of such an incident could also signal an end to the operator's business. To prevent such a scenario, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) offers guidance on walk-around checks in its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness . It states: "Daily defect checks are vital, and any defects found must be recorded as part of the maintenance system. It is important that enough time is allowed for the completion of walk-around checks and that staff are trained to carry them out thoroughly. Drivers should be made aware that daily defect reporting is one of the critical elements of any effective vehicle roadworthiness system." |