| 1. |
Check under vehicle on approach for obvious leaks, obstructions, etc. |
| 3. |
Inspect vehicle for possible damage, preferably from top to bottom, left to right in an anticlockwise direction. |
| 4. |
Check right-hand rear view mirror for damage, cleanliness and stability. |
| 5. |
Check right-hand portion of the windscreen for damage and cleanliness. |
| 6. |
Check right wiper blades for wear, stability and cleanliness and leave in extended position. |
| 7. |
Check right-hand front wheel: tyre tread for wear and damage, sidewall damage, inflation, valve cap, oil, grease leaks and wheel nuts. |
| 8. |
Check right front side lenses and reflectors for damage, cleanliness and stability. |
| 9. |
Check front of vehicle for damage and security of bonnet, grill and bumper. |
| 10. |
Mention that oil, water, brake fluid and fanbelt should be checked. |
| 11. |
Check front registration plate for damage, cleanliness, stability and validity. |
| 12. |
Check left front lenses and reflector as described in item 8. |
| 13. |
Check left front wheel as described in item 7. |
| 14. |
Check left-hand portion of windscreen as described in item 5. |
| 15. |
Check left wiper blade as described in item 6. |
| 16. |
Check Certificate of Clearance/Roadworthiness disc and Operator Certificate (if applicable) for validity. |
| 17. |
Check left-hand exterior mirror as described in item 4. |
| 18. |
Check left-hand doors for operation of door(s) and window winder(s). (If manually operative) |
| 19. |
Check seat belts for stability and damage. |
| 20. |
Check information plate for damage, cleanliness, stability and validity. (If applicable) |
| 21. |
Check left rear wheel as described in item 7. |
| 22. |
Check left rear of cab and windows (if applicable) for damage, cleanliness and stability. |
| 23. |
Check tilt cab locking device if applicable. |
| 24. |
In case of an articulated vehicle check the service lines and couplings for damage and stability. |
| 26. |
Check batteries and holder for damage and stability. |
| 27. |
Check air tanks for damage and stability and test for water in tanks (if applicable) |
| 28. |
In the case of an articulated vehicle check the trailer for clearance certificate and registration plate for validity. |
| 29. |
In the case of a trailer check the left front reflector for damage, cleanliness and stability. |
| 30. |
In the case of a truck-tractor check the left rear wheels. Tread for wear or damage, side walls, tyre pressure, dust cap, oil and grease leaks, wheelnuts and objects between double wheels. |
| 31. |
Mention that spare wheel, jack and wheel spanner should be checked. |
| 32. |
In the case of a truck-tractor, check the left rear lenses and reflectors and per item 8. |
| 33. |
In the case of a truck-tractor check the chevron for damage, cleanliness, stability and validity. |
| 34. |
Check left door, drop sides and or windows for damage, cleanliness and stability. |
| 35. |
Check the left reflectors as per item 8. |
| 36. |
In the case of a trailer check the left support leg for stability. |
| 37. |
In the case of a trailer check the information plate as per item 20. |
| 38. |
Check spare wheels in respect of tread wear and damage, sidewalls, pressure, dust cap and stability. |
| 39. |
Ensure that the trailer park brake is off. (If applicable) |
| 40. |
Check left rear wheels as per items 7. |
| 41. |
Check left rear lenses and reflectors as per item 8. |
| 42. |
Check rear doors, dropsides or windows as per item 34. |
| 43. |
Check rear chevron as per item 33. |
| 44. |
Check rear registration plate and light as per item 11. |
| 45. |
Check rear bumper for damage and stability. |
| 46. |
Check rear right-hand lenses and reflectors as per item 8. |
| 47. |
Check right-hand rear wheels as per item 7. |
| 48. |
In the case of a semi-trailer check the right-hand support leg as per item 36. |
| 49. |
Check right-hand doors, dropsides or windows as per item 34. |
| 50. |
In the case of a truck-tractor check the rear registration plate and light as per item 11. |
| 51. |
In the case of a truck tractor, check the rear right-hand lenses and reflectors as per item 8. |
| 52. |
In the case of an articulated unit, check the fifth wheel coupling plus safety lockpin. |
| 53. |
In the case of a truck tractor check the right-hand rear wheels as per item 7. |
| 54. |
Check the rear of the vehicle and exhaust for damage and stability. |
| 55. |
Check fuel tank and cap for stability. |
| 56. |
Check right-hand rear of cab and windows as per item 5. |
| 57. |
Check right-hand door(s) as per item 18. |
| 58. |
Check right-hand front wheel as per item 7 |
Note A:
On approach to the vehicle the examiner shall request the applicant to conduct a pre-trip exterior inspection whilst the engine is idling to ascertain amongst others if there are any leaks in the braking system.
Note B:
The examiner may allow minor defects to be rectified, however, no extra time will be allowed. (The stop watch shall not be stopped)
Note C:
The applicant shall not be penalised for the following:
| - |
should he/she fail to execute the pre-trip inspection in an anti-clockwise direction, |
| - |
should he/she fail to raise the windscreen wipers from the windscreen, |
| - |
when he/she checks one wheel and later only refers to the other wheels, |
| - |
when he/she fails to check both sidewalls of a tyre for damage, and |
| - |
when checking those parts of the vehicle which he/she has to check it is not expected of him/her to make mention of all the properties of that particular part. |
For example, when the wheels are checked, it is not expected of him/her to check the tyre tread for wear and for damage to the sidewall, and tyre pressure and the valve-cap etc.
When it is clear to the examiner that the applicant has paid attention to the specific parts. (Whether mentioned or not) he/she shall be credited.
Note C applies only to Module 2.
Petroleum Products Act, 1977
