DVIC inspections are performed before and after all trips.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only before trips
• D. Only after trips

Answer: (A)

DVIC inspections are done before you start a trip and after you finish to keep the vehicle safe and ready for the road. A pre-trip check makes sure the essential systems—brakes, tires, lights, steering, horn, mirrors, windshield, and load securement—are working and that nothing is unsafe to operate. After the trip, a post-trip check catches any new damage or wear that happened during the drive and helps ensure it’s reported for maintenance. The driver fills out the DVIC (Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) with any defects found, and this keeps the vehicle’s maintenance on track. If a defect affects safety, the vehicle must not be driven until it’s repaired. So performing inspections before and after every trip is the correct practice.