What should be checked during a pre-trip walk around of a vehicle?

During a pre-trip walk around of a vehicle, checking lights and signals is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance with operational standards. Proper functioning of lights, including headlights, brake lights, and turn signals, is essential for visibility and communication with other drivers, especially in the busy airside environment of an airport. Any failure in these systems could lead to accidents or misunderstandings regarding your intentions on the road.

Monitoring lights and signals regularly ensures that any issues can be detected and addressed before commencing operations. This proactive approach is vital in maintaining a safe airside environment, where communication through signals is critical given the presence of both vehicles and pedestrians.

While other checks such as engine oil levels and interior cleanliness can also contribute to vehicle maintenance and overall safety, they are not as immediately critical for the vehicle’s operational readiness in terms of visibility and signaling to others. Vehicle color does not impact safety or operational efficiency and therefore is not a relevant factor in pre-trip checks.