ITEM ‐ WHAT TO CHECK LOOK FOR KNOWN DEFICIENCIES CHECK OFF

TIRES

Condition

NOTE:  No mixing of radial tires

and bias tires.

  

           

Spare tire  

Tread depth, wear, weathering, evenly seated, bulges,

imbedded objects, cuts, breaks.  Tire pressure IAW

owner’s manual.  At least one mm of tread over entire

traction surface.

(Using a penny, place it in the tire treads with head facing

downward.  If the tread does not reach the top of Lincoln's

head, there is insufficient tread depth)  

Spare tire (inflated), jack, lug wrench

  

Front     Rear

  

PSI _____ lbs

  

  

Pass      Fail

LIGHTS

Head lights

Tail Lights

Brake lights

  

Turn Signals

  

Backup lights

  

Emergency Flashers

         

License Plate Light  

  

Both high and low beams operational, cracked,

condensation, secured

Lenses intact, tail light working when turned on (red)

Lenses intact, brake light working when brake is applied

(red)

Lenses intact, left and right turn signals blink (red lights in

rear and yellow lights in front)

Lenses intact, left and right backup lights work (White

Light)

Lenses intact, left and right turn signals flash/blink at the

same time

Lenses intact, does light stay on

  

Left     Right

  

Left     Right

  

Left     Right

  

Front     Rear

Left     Right

Left     Right  

Front     Rear

Left     Right

Pass      Fail

WINDSHIELD, WINDOWS, WIPERS

Windshield  

Rear Window

Door Windows

Window controls

Windshield wipers

  

  

Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that

impairs vision

Not cracked, broken or scratched to the degree that

impairs vision

Windows go up and down, scratched or tinted to the

degree that impairs vision  

Check handles, push electric buttons

Both wipers are installed on vehicle, windshield wipers

work, blades show signs of wear

  

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail

  

Front     Rear

Pass      Fail

MIRROR

Mirror Outside

Mirror Inside

  

Missing, cracked

Missing, cracked

  

Left     Right

Pass      Fail

BRAKES

Brakes

  

Emergency Brake

  

  

Foot pedal cannot travel more than half way to floor, does

brake light stay on

Properly adjusted, check emergency brake by: pull/push

emergency brake, apply foot to brake, gently press gas

pedal, ensure brake holds vehicle

  

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail
Interior

Horn

Defroster Front

Defroster Rear

  

Emergency equipment

  

  

Heater

     

Hands Free Device

  

Navigational Equipment

SEATBELTS

Seatbelt Front/Rear

(Include shoulder harness during

inspection, may have a center seat

belt)

  

Does it work

Ensure hot air blows out above the dash

Check light on dash, if in the winter ensure it works by

allowing the rear windshield to clear up

(OPTIONAL) First aid kit, warning triangle, flashlight, fire

extinguisher, blanket, flares, shovel, chains, tools, etc.

(Check host nation laws for any additional equipment)

Ensure heater works

Is it installed  

Is it installed  

Missing, frayed, does not snap

  

Pass      Fail

Pass      Fail

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail

  

  

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail

N/A

Pass      Fail

N/A

Pass      Fail

Front     Rear        

LICENSE/DECALS/INSURANCE

State Drivers License

Installation decal

License Plate

(License plates match  windshield

decal)(Europe Only)

Insurance

  

Expired, missing

Missing, needs replacing

Expired, check sticker/decal to ensure plate is current

  

Does the operator have valid insurance

  

Pass      Fail

Pass      Fail

Pass      Fail

  

Pass      Fail

Inspector: _________________________________________ Date Conducted: _________________

Signature__________________________________________ Date follow‐up conducted: _________

Operator Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________________________________

Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Leader: _____________________________________________________

Disposition: Maintain a copy of the form on file for one‐year or until the next inspection is complete.  

Note: Inspection checklist can be revised based on local requirements for (snow tires/chain, etc) and for

equipment being towed (trailer, camper, boat).  Additionally check for modifications (tires, engine,

exhaust, suspension, etc).