PCV Vehicle Checks

Question 1

During a daily walkaround check of a PCV, what is the FIRST thing you should check?

Accepted Answer

That the vehicle is safe to approach by checking for leaks, damage, or obstructions around it

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The fuel level

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The condition of the windscreen and wipers

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The tyre pressures

Question 2

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on a PCV in the UK?

Accepted Answer

1 mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth and around the entire circumference

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1 mm across the full breadth and around the entire circumference

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1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the breadth and around the entire circumference

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2 mm across the full breadth and around the entire circumference

Question 3

How often must a PCV undergo an MOT test in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Every year from when the vehicle is first registered

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Every two years

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Every year after the vehicle is one year old

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Every six months

Question 4

What should you do if you discover a defect during your daily vehicle check that affects roadworthiness?

Accepted Answer

Report the defect immediately and do not use the vehicle until it is repaired

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Make a note of it and report it at the end of the day

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Drive carefully and get it fixed at the next scheduled service

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Fix it yourself if possible and continue with the service

Question 5

What document must be carried on a PCV at all times during operation?

Accepted Answer

A valid certificate of insurance

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The driver's passport

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The vehicle's V5C registration document

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The operator's financial records

Question 6

When checking the air brake system on a PCV, what indicates a potential problem?

Accepted Answer

The air pressure drops rapidly when the engine is switched off and the brakes are applied

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The air pressure builds up quickly when the engine starts

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The warning buzzer sounds briefly when the ignition is first turned on

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The air pressure gauge reads exactly the same as the previous day