A PSV walkaround check is the daily inspection completed before a bus, coach or minibus goes into service. Many operators also refer to this as a PCV daily check. The aim is to give drivers a clear process to follow, help spot visible defects before operation, and create a reliable record that operators can review later.
A PSV walkaround check is the inspection a driver carries out before using a bus, coach or minibus in service. The check helps spot visible issues before the journey starts and creates a clear record that the inspection took place.
In practice, operators often use both terms. PSV means public service vehicle and is common in official guidance. PCV means passenger carrying vehicle and is also widely used in the bus and coach sector.
This page uses PSV in the main topic because it matches official walkaround-check terminology more closely, while still speaking naturally to PCV operators.
Check visible lighting items and reflectors are in order.
Look for visible tyre or wheel issues before operation.
Check mirrors, glass and obvious exterior condition.
Note visible body damage or anything obviously unsafe.
Look for any issue that should be reported before the vehicle is used.
Confirm the driver is checking the intended vehicle and completing the record properly.
Paper forms can be slower to review and harder to organise later. Digital records make it easier to keep completed checks together, search them and export them when needed.
PCV Log Book is built around that workflow: drivers complete a daily check on their phone, sign on-screen, and the company dashboard stores the completed record for later review.
It is the daily inspection carried out before a bus, coach or other public service vehicle is used. Many operators also call this a PCV daily check.
A completed record should include the vehicle, date, time, checklist results, defect note where needed and driver sign-off.
The terms are closely related in practice. This page uses PSV in the main topic because it matches official walkaround-check terminology more closely, while many operators still naturally say PCV.