What is a DVIR and who is responsible for completing it?

• A. Daily Vehicle Inspection Report; operator completes it before and after trips, mechanics review and repair as needed.
• B. Daily Vehicle Inspection Record; owner signs off after each trip.
• C. Driver Vehicle Inspection Report; operator completes it only after trips.
• D. Daily Verification Inspection Report; operator signs off before trips.

Answer: (A)

A DVIR is a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. It’s the record that documents the vehicle’s condition based on the driver’s inspections. The person responsible for filling it out is the operator (the driver). They complete the report after performing the daily inspection, noting any defects found before and after trips, and stating whether the vehicle is safe to operate. Once the DVIR is filled out, the maintenance team—often mechanics or shop personnel—reviews it and makes repairs as needed. This setup ensures safety issues are captured by the driver and then addressed by mechanics.

Other phrasing would misidentify the form, who signs it, or when it’s completed. The key idea is that the driver completes the DVIR and the mechanics review and repair as required.