Which item is specifically included in a daily walk-around to ensure load security and distribution?

• A. Wipers
• B. Load security and distribution
• C. Windscreen condition
• D. Tyres and pressures

Answer: (B)

When you do the daily walk-around, the focus is on how the cargo is held in place and how it sits across the vehicle. This is essential because properly securing the load and ensuring it’s evenly distributed helps prevent movement during braking, turning, or going over bumps, which could destabilize the vehicle or damage the load. It covers the restraint methods (straps, chains, ropes, tarpaulins) and how the load is arranged so no part is overstacked on one axle and nothing can shift in transit. The other checks—wipers, windscreen condition, and tyres with pressures—are important for visibility and basic vehicle safety, but they don’t directly ensure that the load is secured and balanced.