Question 1256 · Truck theory test
When must defects identified by the driver during vehicle daily checks be reported and rectified?
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Correct answer
Defects found during daily checks must be reported by the driver and rectified before beginning the journey.
Official explanation
All defects must be reported and followed up. Appropriate action must be taken before the vehicle is used on a public road. The corrective action must be recorded and included in the vehicle’s maintenance record.
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- Control of vehicle · Pre-Start Routine
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