Light Vehicle Inspection Manual (PDF 7MB) - Transport

Section 13Motor Homes 6313.1 Visually inspect the living quarters 63Section 14Light Trailers & Caravans 6514.1 Inspect the trailer for brake requirements 6514.2 Inspect the condition of visible brake components 6514.3 Brake testing of trailers fitted with override brakes 6514.4 Brake testing of trailers fitted with brakes other than override brakes 6514.5 Where fitted, test the parking brake 6614.6 Where fitted, inspect the emergency braking system/brake awaybraking system 6614.7 Visually inspect the trailer coupling, drawbar and mountings onthe trailer body 6614.8 Visually inspect safety chains or ropes 6714.9 Visually inspect all suspension components 6714.10 Visually inspect the inside and outside of each road wheel 6814.11 Visually inspect each road tyre 6814.12 Check Wheel bearings 6814.13 Check the operation of doors, gates and flap 6814.14 Visually inspect body panels, chassis and frame 6814.15 Inspect the mudguards 6914.16 Visually inspect the number plate 6914.17 Visually inspect mandatory reflectors 6914.18 Visually inspect and check the operation of all lights fitted to the vehicle 7014.19 Rear overhang 7114.20 Dimensions 7114.21 Visually inspect the livng area of a caravan 71Section 15Light Vehicle Standards – Specific to Taxis 7315.1 Vehicle Suitability 7315.2 Visually Inspect Taxi Meter, 2 Way Radio, (Including Radio DispatchVisual Display Units) and Internal Tariff Indicators 7315.3 Visually Inspect External Indicators 7415.4 Visually Inspect Security Camera System 7515.5 Visually Inspect the Outside Doors 7515.6 Visually Inspect Inside the Vehicles 7515.7 Additional Security Cameras Installed (Optional) 7615.8 Wheelchair Accessible Taxis (WAT) 7615.9 Restricted Hire Vehicle - General 77Section 16Light Vehicle Standards - Specific to Driving Instructor Vehicles 7916.1 Visually inspect the Vehicles Dual Controls 796 Light Vehicle Inspection Manual Version 11, December 2013