Which of the following checks does *NOT* need to be made before raising the body?

Explanation: These answers are all incorrect because these are checks that DO need to be made before raising the body and the question asks for checks that do NOT need to be made:
• Check for soft ground: If the vehicle is standing on soft ground it will become increasingly unstable when the body is lifted. It is good practice to check this.
• Release the tension in the sheet: This will more readily allow air to enter the load cargo area as the load is emptied and reduce the risk of a vacuum being formed, so it is good practice to release the tension in the sheet.
• Ensure that the handbrake is fully applied: This will prevent the vehicle moving forward as the load is delivered.
This answer is correct, because it contains checks that do NOT need to be made:
• Check the vehicle lights are on and that the rear doors are locked: The doors will need to be unlocked to allow the product to escape and whether the lights are on or off is not relevant to the raising of the body.

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