DVSA Recommend 4 Truck, Bus & Coach Brake Tests Per Year
No more inspection sheets with “Brakes OK, On Road Test”
Since April 2014 the DVSA have been recommending commercial vehicles undertake 4PSV or Truck brake tests per year!
Many operators have moved with the guidance but still over 2 years passed many commercial vehicle operators are unaware of the guidance.
The guidance states:
Document :Guide to maintaining road worthiness
Commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles (Revised 2014)
Section 5: Safety inspection and repair facilities
Extract –
“Therefore it is normally expected that the vehicle or trailer should complete at least three successful brake efficiency tests spread throughout year in addition to the annual MOT test.”
An operator can take the decision to carry out brake tests using roller brake tests or a decelerometer like BrakeCheck.
Many bus & coach companies use a decelerometer, here at aide automotive we have sold many brake testers recently with feedback from one customer saying:
“A necessary piece of kit in today’s transport, does the job perfectly – Inwood Logistics”
BrakeCheck is portable brake tester that works from the principle of measuring deceleration or Brake Efficiency, BrakeCheck is cost effective for any commercial vehicle workshop costing as low as £470 for a PC Downloading Kit & £572 for a printer kit, BrakeCheck is ideal!
To discuss BrakeCheck options and requirements please do not hesitate to contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471
MOT Test Station in the area to be able to offer testing for HGVs and PSVs