WALK-ROUND CHECKS TRAINING
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The Importance of Daily Walk-Round Checks
A daily walk-round pre-use check is a vital part of every driver’s working day and is essential for keeping vehicles safe and roadworthy. This course guides drivers through effective walk-round checks, helping them identify potential defects early and avoid the serious consequences of unsafe operation.
Why Are Daily Walk-Round Checks So Important?
Thorough daily checks are essential, as failing to identify or report a defect can have serious consequences. This course covers risks including fines, driver infringements, licence loss, negative OCRS impact, vehicle impoundment and, in serious cases, imprisonment.
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Course Type: Practical & Theory
- Short Assessment Included
- CPD: Accredited Course
Who This Course Is For
- PCV, Bus and Coach Drivers
- Commercial Vehicle & HGV Drivers
- Fleet Drivers
- Transport & Fleet Managers
WHAT'S COVERED IN DAILY WALK-ROUND CHECKS?
- Legal requirements and driver responsibilities
- How and when to carry out effective checks
- Identifying vehicle defects and safety issues
- Covering all key vehicle check areas
- How long a thorough check should take
- Reporting defects and knowing when a vehicle is safe to use
- Practical guidance and a short assessment session
WHY CHOOSE OUR WALK-ROUND CHECKS TRAINING?
Daily walk-round checks are vital for road safety. This course helps drivers understand the consequences of getting checks wrong.
- Reduce vehicle defect infringements
- Improve driver awareness and accountability
- Support safer vehicle operation
- Understand DVSA expectations
Book Your Training Session
Check availability and book your Daily Walk-Round Checks Training session using the calendar below. Sessions can be delivered at your yard, depot or training centre and include practical, theory and assessment elements.
