# Checklist Templates

Checklist Templates define the inspection forms that drivers complete during walkaround checks. Each template contains an ordered list of check items (components) and supports versioning, so you can update templates without losing the history of previous submissions.

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## Overview

Go to **Settings > Check List Templates** to view and manage your templates. Each template has a name, a set of ordered components, and one or more versions. Templates are assigned to Vehicle Types, which determines which form a driver sees when performing a walkaround check.

## Key Concepts

### Versioning

Every checklist template is versioned. When you edit a template and publish a new version, existing submissions remain linked to the version they were completed against. The current published version is used for all new walkaround checks.

### Components

Components are the individual check items within a template (e.g. "Tyre condition", "Brake lights", "Windscreen"). Each component has a defined order, so drivers work through the inspection in a logical sequence.

### Vehicle Type Link

Templates are assigned to Vehicle Types in the Vehicle Types settings page. A single template can be shared across multiple vehicle types, or you can create specialised templates for different asset classes.

## How to Create a Checklist Template

1. Go to **Settings > Check List Templates**.
2. Click **+ Add Template**.
3. Enter the **Template Name**.
4. Add **Components** in the order drivers should complete them.
5. Save and **Publish** the template to make it available for walkaround checks.

## How to Update a Checklist Template

1. Open the template you want to update.
2. Edit or reorder the components as needed.
3. Publish a new version. Previous submissions remain linked to the earlier version.

{% hint style="info" %}
When updating a template, consider informing your drivers about changes to the inspection process. New components appear immediately in the next walkaround check.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
Order your components to follow a logical walk-around path, for example, start at the front of the vehicle and work clockwise. This helps drivers complete checks efficiently and consistently.
{% endhint %}

## Related Articles

* [Vehicle Types](/documentation/settings/vehicle-types.md)
* [Walkaround Checks](/documentation/core-modules/walkaround-checks.md)


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