FREE 10+ Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist Samples [ Maintenance, Equipment, Daily ]

Did you know that statistics show that approximately 1.35 million people die in road crashes each year? One of the causes of these tragic accidents is the failure to observe vehicle safety procedures. So if you’re a motorist or venturing into transport business, you need to ensure your own safety and of other people by complying to vehicle safety inspection which are administered by the proper authorities. We have free, ready-made, and downloadable samples for Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklists to help you uncover flaws and mechanical concerns in most automobiles. Keep reading to find out more!

10+ Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist Samples

1. Motor Vehicle Weekly Safety Inspection Checklist

2. Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist

3. Service Vehicle Weekly Safety Inspection Checklist

4. Vehicle Driver Safety Inspection Checklist

5. Vehicle Insurance Safety Inspection Checklist

6. Heavy Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist

7. Vehicle Annual Safety Inspection Checklist

8. Printable Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist

9. Vehicle Trailer Safety Inspection Checklist

10. Food Vehicle Fire Safety Inspection Checklist

11. Vehicle Safety Annual Inspection Checklist

What Is a Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist?

This checklist assesses the condition of a vehicle. Its goal is to find mechanical flaws or problems that could result in accidents or vehicle failure. Drivers, mechanics, and safety officers employ vehicle checklists during pre-start checks and regular inspections.  This is a crucial tool to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike, while maintaining road safety conditions to avoid vehicular incidents.

How to Create a Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist?

Keep track of any maintenance that has to be done to your vehicle. If you’re interested in creating your own Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist, here are the key components that this checklist should contain:

1. Record the inspector’s name and other details.

The first step is writing down the inspector’s name to make sure that the inspection is authentic. The inspector must be a authorized personnel.

2. Indicate the driver’s information.

The owner/driver of the vehicle must also be indicated. The information may include the driver’s license, any valid ID, vehicle registration, and so forth.

3. Specify the vehicle’s details.

This section of the checklist will specify the vehicle details such as which manufacturer, model, and et cetera.

4. Begin the 10 point inspection.

This the most important part of the document as it checks out the various parts of the vehicle and if it is up to standard. The checklist includes:

•    An oil check
•     A battery check
•     Headlight check
•     Turn signal check
•     A close-up look at tire treads to make sure they have sufficient tread and no puncture wounds
•     A review of windshield wiper blades
•     A look ‘under-the-hood’ at any belts
•     Review of auto emission inspection sticker (to make sure it’s current)
•     Brake light check
•     Brake ‘test’

FAQs

To avoid incidents that will ruin the lives of innocent people, make sure that your automobiles are regularly inspected. This ensures not only of your safety but of other people as well. Be a responsible motorist! Check out these other samples for other preventive measures.