Free checklist
The DVSA daily walkaround checklist.
Every item a driver should run through before the vehicle moves, aligned to the DVSA daily walkaround — grouped by where you're standing. Read it here, tap any section to open it, then grab the printable PDF for the cab door.
- DVSA-aligned
- 18 checks
- Van · HGV · PSV
- UK-built
The round
The walkaround, section by section.
Three groups, in the order a driver works them. Open a section to see each item and exactly what to look for. Roadside-stop minimums are flagged so nothing borderline gets waved through.
Sat in the driver's seat, before you set off. Controls, glass and the dashboard.
Mirrors & glass
All mirrors clean, secure and not cracked. Windscreen clear in your line of sight.
Wipers & washers
Wipers clear the screen and washer fluid sprays.
Horn
Press the horn — it sounds clearly.
Steering
No excessive play; steering feels normal.
Brakes & parking brake
Foot brake firm, parking brake holds.
Dashboard warning lights
No warning lights stay on after start-up.
Seatbelt
Belt latches, retracts and isn't frayed.
Washer fluid level
Topped up for the day.
View & cleanliness
Nothing blocking your view or the controls.
Walk right around the vehicle. Lights, panels, plates and anything leaking.
Lights & indicators
Side, head, brake, indicator and hazard lights all working.
Number plates
Clean, legible and not damaged.
Body & panels
No loose or damaged panels affecting safety.
Doors & load area
Doors open, close and lock securely.
Fluids & leaks
No fresh fluid leaks under the vehicle.
Reflectors & markings
Reflectors present and clean.
Down at wheel level. Tread, condition, pressure and the wheel fixings.
Tyres & wheel fixings
Tread depth, no deep cuts or bulges, wheel-nut markers in line.
Tread ≥ 1mm across the central ¾ — the walkaround minimum (not 1.6mm).
Tyre condition & pressure
Tyres look correctly inflated, no obvious damage.
Spare / kit (if fitted)
Secure and inflated — mark N/A if not carried.
This is the starter van round. Your O-licence undertakings set what applies to each vehicle — FleetMark scopes the list to what's actually fitted. Legal compliance stays the operator's responsibility; this checklist is a tool to help you get the round right.
From paper to phone
Turn this paper round into a signed, dated record.
The checklist gets the round right. FleetMark turns it into an audit-ready digital record — done by a driver on any phone, with no app to install — from £2 per vehicle a month. So the next time a defect's disputed, the record settles it.
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- Works offline
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