The 5 most important checks before moving off?

denis_f · 9 January 2004 09:01

I would say i can ONLY think of 4 answers at the most:

clear ahead?

left mirror
3 right mirror
4 shoulder check

that would be the checks I thought of too…

pete1976 · 9 January 2004 17:30

Yeh thanks for your help! has anyone worked for fergusons transport?

tc · 9 January 2004 18:08

Driveroneuk:

pete1976:
What are The 5 most important checks before moving off? its for a application form. Thanks pete

As a car Driving Instructor with almost 16 years experience, & a fair deal of experience of teaching, owning, & operating LGV C+E. I would say i can ONLY think of 4 answers at the most:

clear ahead?

left mirror
3 right mirror
4 shoulder check

If you want to be like that
You missed curbside mirror!

driveroneuk · 10 January 2004 20:26

Few trucks had them when i learned. They are often badly adjusted.
Not specifically watched for on the test as they are not a legal fitting requirement, just an aid.

tc · 10 January 2004 20:32

Driveroneuk:
Few trucks had them when i learned. They are often badly adjusted.
Not specifically watched for on the test as they are not a legal fitting requirement, just an aid.

Not true! I know a guy who failed on 4 minor errors for not looking in BOB!(Bloke on bike) Mirror!

Lasurazes · 10 January 2004 22:18

Wayne:

Do I have plenty of ■■■■ to last the day.

Do I have a light for number one.

Do I have money for tea.

Have I packed my sarnies.

Have I got my copy of the Sun.

Wayne

I’ll go for 1-4, but you can shove that rag!

also I’ll add:
am i in the right yard?
what day is it?
its an age thing, or a drink thing come to that!

Mal.

cbr_si · 10 January 2004 22:38

how about have i let the handbrake off is that why we aint movin’?!

driveroneuk · 11 January 2004 01:53

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Not true! I know a guy who failed on 4 minor errors for not looking in BOB!(Bloke on bike) Mirror!
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Oh no he didn’t. Nobody fails on 4 minors!

rob_k · 11 January 2004 05:03

You do if they’re all in the same box.

tc · 11 January 2004 09:48

Driveroneuk:
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Not true! I know a guy who failed on 4 minor errors for not looking in BOB!(Bloke on bike) Mirror!
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Oh no he didn’t. Nobody fails on 4 minors!
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Oh yes they do! 4 minors on same thing is a FAIL!

alix776 · 11 January 2004 10:22

all the above plus set the video so you can whatch goin down the road really handy in traffic jams and also fill flask with coffee if on containers youll need it

the vid one really recomeded as the boys in blue dont look to kindly on this

kitkat · 20 January 2004 23:10

Driveroneuk:
Few trucks had them when i learned. They are often badly adjusted.
Not specifically watched for on the test as they are not a legal fitting requirement, just an aid.

sorry mate you will fail on the first thing you are told safety which take preferance over anything to do with driving.

metalhead10 · 20 January 2004 23:56

how about

Am i safe/fit to drive

davey_driver · 21 January 2004 18:02

And the Most Obvious one of course is that the vehicle is displaying a valid tax disc and Operators Licence Disc in the Window, no good having a brand new truck with no defects if the Tax and O licence aint being displayed,

driveroneuk · 21 January 2004 19:40

Those checks are relevent Davey…& i’ve mentioned them b4 in here, but not in this case. The question was: “Before moving off”. NOT at start of duty or on taking over a vehicle…though i suspect that’s possibly what they were angling after. If so, as i said, the question is not worded correctly.

Rgds, Jonathan

pat_hasler · 23 January 2004 00:12

Here’s a funny thing.

In the Uk the rule for hooking up to a trailer are ;- Make sure trailer brake is on, back under till fith wheel locks, give it a tug, fit dog tag, conect airlines, wind up legs.

Over here (very silly);-
Back up to trailer till fith wheel touches, get out and check level of trailer against fith wheel, hook up air lines, back under trailer, wind up legs.

OR — how to get your airlines greasy and risk dropping the trailer when you move off, needless to say i still use the good old method.

beattun · 30 November 2007 14:22

allikat:
Is the cab secure? Has it been tilted recently and is it locked in place propperly?

i second this suggestion wholeheartedly, having been in a cab when its flung right over while braking…

pete1976 · 7 January 2004 17:24

What are The 5 most important checks before moving off? its for a application form. Thanks pete

krankee · 7 January 2004 18:23

First ones that come to mind are:-

Oil and fluid levels, and absence of any leaks.
Tyres, condition, tread depth, security of wheel nuts.
Fuel tank, security of cap and absence of any leaks.
Lights, lenses clean and bulbs operating.
Mirrors, clean and correctly adjusted.

Others include absence of any air leaks and may differ with the type of vehicle, Rigid/Artic, or the type of body, tipper, taillift, HIAB, Fridge Settings, etc.

I hope that helps.

Best of luck.

cbr_si · 7 January 2004 21:13

practically that all the soosies/electrics are in and that the dogclip is on for the 5th wheel - maybe MOT for trailer/truck, operators licence and tax disc - and the ones already suggested?