Company Vehicle Safety Inspections

 

Before you drive a company vehicle, make sure it’s safe by conducting a vehicle safety inspection.

Check the vehicle to be sure:

• The vehicle does not have any visible damage that affects its safe operation.
• The tires are properly inflated (use the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations that are typically noted on a sticker inside the door, glove box, or trunk -- the pressures stamped on the tire are not specific to the vehicle). Check the pressure when the tires are cold.
• Tires have sufficient tread depth (tread depth should be at least 1/16 inch).
• The vehicle’s fluid levels are correct (oil, brake, transmission, battery, and wiper fluids).
• Belts and hoses are free of blisters, cracks, and cuts.
• The vehicle has plenty of fuel.
• The windshield wipers are in good condition and are functional.
• You are familiar with the location and operation of all the vehicle’s controls; and the seat, steering wheel, and mirrors are properly adjusted.
• Headlights, brake lights, turn signals, emergency flashers, and interior lights are working.
• The seat belt is properly adjusted, and it’s in good condition.
• The vehicle is equipped with an emergency kit.
• Loose objects are secured so they won’t shift to cause injury during a sudden stop or turn.

A safety inspection is only helpful if you report defects or unsafe conditions right away. Don’t risk driving an unsafe vehicle.