20 minutes checks....

[varlanadrian11]

Hello, everyone! I am asking a rather silly question, I admit that, don't bother to laugh at! Royal Mail requires 20 continuous mins on crossed hammers the time of initial checks. On 318 book you have available 25 mins until you must leave the yard. So 5 mins left to hook up the trailer and do the trailer ckecks, nearly impossible. So I always leave the yard late. Where am I wrong? Thank you!

[rehabron]

Hello, everyone! I am asking a rather silly question, I admit that, don't bother to laugh at! Royal Mail requires 20 continuous mins on crossed hammers the time of initial checks. On 318 book you have available 25 mins until you must leave the yard. So 5 mins left to hook up the trailer and do the trailer ckecks, nearly impossible. So I always leave the yard late. Where am I wrong? Thank you!

Duty checks (inside the cab) • Completion of logbook • Seat belts (operation of) • Fuel level (ensure sufficient for duty) • Brake pedal movement/operation (static check) • Handbrake movement/operation (static check) • Horn (operation of) but consider operating times • Operation of windscreen wipers and washers • Steering (free play) • Cleanliness of vehicle and windows (inside) • Operation of heater/demister • Dashboard warning lights.
Duty checks (walking around the vehicle) • Condition/cleanliness of all glass, including mirrors • Lights and lenses (operation, condition and security) • Doors (security) • Tyres’ visual check (pressure, tread and sidewall) • Vehicle excise duty (correctly displayed and in date) • ‘No Smoking’ sign (correctly displayed and of the correct type for your office) • Visual inspection of wheel nuts and indicators (where fitted) • Condition of number plate bodywork and attachments • Cleanliness of vehicle (outside) • Signs of oil/coolant/fluid leaks (report on PMT1 if anything found) • Load, including security and condition of restraint straps/system • Operation and security of tail lift (where fitted).
Additional duty checks for LGVs • Trailer connections (suzies) • Fifth-wheel connection and safety chain • ‘O’ Licence disc displayed • Trailer tail lift power lead (where fitted) • Trailer lights • Trailer number plate • Trailer leg stowage • Vehicle height displayed/set in cab • Side guard and under run protection equipment (>3.5 tonne vehicles) • Wheel torque indicators (>3.5 tonne vehicles). Daily checks • Engine oil - all plated vehicles and light vehicles (top up if required and report on PMT1 if this has fallen below the minimum level) • Coolant (top up if required) • Brake fluid level (visual check – report on PMT1 if level is low) • Screen washers (top up if required) • Signs of: oil/coolant/fluid leaks • Service/inspection due reminder sticker, date and mileage entered.
" 318" will need to be amended. 25 minutes insufficient time to cover all the requirements in drivers manual. Consult with transport manager.