The Big Change: What It Is All About
In April 2025, there are going to be major changes in the HGV roller brake test (RBT) inspections, as newly introduced by the UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). It basically means all brake performance evaluation tests are expected to be done by:
- Laden Roller Brake Tests (RBTs) – whereby vehicles must be mechanically examined while loaded to 65% of their maximum weight.
- Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems (EBPMS) – track brake performance in real time based on operating conditions.
In a bid to enhance road safety and brake testing accuracy, non-compliance could mean possible sanctions, failure of inspection, or even legal proceedings against fleet operators and workshops.
Step 1: Understand the Need for Laden Roller Brake Testing
More often than not, HGV brake tests were done unladen. Post April 2025, however, RBTs must be conducted with the truck loaded with at least 65% of its maximum weight. Such a shift would mean more of:
🔹 More precise measurements taken to ascertain brake force calculations
🔹Add stability in test results, as more of them would meet the same standard
🔹Added security and compliance in all trucks
How Autocheck is Helping
Our digital system keeps in check all requirements connected to testing and will assure that it places reminders for vehicles in line for a laden RBT. Although brake tests cannot connect directly with any digital system including Autocheck, Autocheck will allow you to add a document for every brake inspection, as a PDF file permanently connected with the job and vehicle record, thus opening the door to in-depth tracing over time.
Step 2: Understanding Electronic Brake Performance Monitoring Systems
EBPMS is whereby every minute data about braking is continually kept while the vehicle is in use. Among the advantages, there is:
Continuous compliance checking
Early identification of problem
Reduced need for frequent RBTs
How Autocheck is Helping
The integration with EBPMS is not yet possible with any digital inspection system, although every brake test document can be kept and managed in one place with Autocheck. Provides real-time analytics on inspections and maintenance schedules, helping you make proactive maintenance decisions.
Step 3: Let Autocheck Take Control of Your Compliance
Staying close to compliance does not mean giving yourself sleepless nights. Autocheck simplifies workshop and fleet inspections by automating key processes:
✅ Digital scheduling – to never forget a laden RBT or service is due again
✅ Automated reports – Generate DVSA-compliant digital records effortlessly
✅ Secured document storage – upload and attach brake tests via PDF to vehicle records for easy access
✅ Cloud-based record keeping – be able to download and view every single inspection record, no matter when and where
Step 4: Preparing your workshop or fleet for April 2025
🔹 Are your RBTs done with a laden load? Review what you have in place for inspections
🔹 Keep digital records of all brake test documents for easy access
🔹 Go digital to eliminate paperwork and improve compliance
🔹 Partner with Autocheck in order to have your assurance of DVSA compliance without hassle
Future-proof your compliance today. Start now!
Make your preparations early so that you have no hassle with compliance at the last minute! 👉 Book a free demo of Autocheck today and see how we make HGV brake testing compliance effortless!
