Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness 2024 [FREE Download]

Guide To Maintaining Roadworthiness – Updated 2024 Version

How to keep heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and public service vehicles (PSVs) safe to drive, including daily checks, inspections, maintenance and record keeping.

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This guide explains the responsibilities and systems involved in keeping vehicles in a roadworthy condition, regardless of operating conditions, fleet size or vehicle type.

It includes guidance on:

• daily checks and inspections
• inspection and repair facilities
• regular safety inspections
• responsibilities for roadworthiness
• monitoring

You cannot buy printed copies of the guide, but you’re allowed to print your own copies.

Drivers should use the HGV driver’s daily walkaround check and PSV driver’s daily walkaround check as part of your maintenance system.

You can also get expert advice on driving commercial vehicles by buying the:

• official DVSA guide to driving goods vehicles
• official DVSA guide to driving buses and coaches