PART 6: DRIVER’S CHECKLIST
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To keep your vehicle in top shape, and to maintain its high level of safety
for you, your passengers, and your load, make a thorough inspection
every day before you drive. You’ll save maintenance time later -- and
the safety checks could help prevent a serious accident. Please
remember, too, that Federal law requires a pre-trip inspection and so do
commercial trucking companies. For more information, you can refer to
Department of Transportation Regulation 392.7 which tells you that
interstate commercial motor vehicles are not to be driven unless the
driver is sure that certain parts and accessories are in working order.
You aren’t expected to become a professional mechanic. The purpose
of your inspections is to find anything that might interfere with the safe
and efficient transportation of yourself and your load. If you do find
something wrong and can’t fix it yourself, please have a qualified
mechanic fix it right away.
Safe Vehicle Operation
For your safety, as well as those around you, be a responsible driver:
• If you drink, do not drive.
• Do not drive if you are tired, ill, or under emotional stress.
Much has gone into the manufacturing of your Peterbilt, including
advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality control, and demanding
inspections. These manufacturing processes will be enhanced by you—
the safe driver—who observes the following:
• knows and understands how to operate the vehicle and all its controls
• maintains the vehicle properly
• uses driving skills wisely
The daily checks listed are the foundation of your overall preventive
maintenance program. See PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
for the complete preventive maintenance schedule for your vehicle.
Approaching the Vehicle
1. Check the overall appearance and condition. Are windows, mir-
rors, and lights clean and unobstructed?
2. Check beneath the vehicle for signs of fuel, oil, or water leaks.
WARNING! Do not drink and drive. Your reflexes, percep-
tions, and judgment can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could have a serious—or even fatal
accident—if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink
and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
The use of alcohol, drugs, and certain medications will seri-
ously impair perception, reactions, and driving ability.
These circumstances can substantially increase the risk of
an accident and personal injury.
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