Lane Usage

• Do not put vehicle over curbs, sidewalks or lane markings.
• Stop behind stop lines, crosswalks or stop signs.
• Complete a turn in the proper lane on a multiple lane road (vehicle should finish a left turn in the lane directly to the right of the center line).
• Finish a right turn in the right-most (curb) lane.
• Move to or remain in right-most lane unless lane is blocked.

Stacked Loads

• Load paper rolls on a second layer only if the bottom layer extends to the front of the vehicle.
• Prevent forward, rearward, or side-to-side movement:
  • Either by the same means required for the bottom layer
  • Or by the use of a blocking roll from a lower layer.
• A roll in the rearmost row of any layer must not be raised using dunnage.

The following items must be inspected on every tire:

• Tread depth: Check for minimum tread depth (4/32 on steering axle tires and 2/32 on all other tires).
• Tire condition: Check that tread is evenly worn and look for cuts or other damage to tread or sidewalls. Also, make sure that valve caps and stems are not missing, broken or damaged.
• Tire inflation: Check for proper inflation by using a tire gauge or a mallet. Note: You will not get credit if you simply kick the tires to check for proper inflation.
• That there is no mismatch tires (size and construction).
• Re-grooved or re-capped tires are not permitted on bus steer tires.

To avoid driving distracted:

• Review and be totally familiar with all safety and usage features on any in-vehicle electronics, including your wireless or cellphone, before you drive.
• Pre-program radio stations.
• Pre-load your favorite CDs or cassette tapes.
• Clear the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
• Review maps and plan your route before you begin driving.
• Adjust all mirrors for best all-around visibility before you start your trip.
• Do not attempt to read or write while you drive.
• Avoid smoking, eating and drinking while you drive.
• Do not engage in complex or emotionally intense conversations with other occupants.

How strong must the vehicle structure and anchor points be?

All elements of the vehicle structure and anchor points must be strong enough to withstand the forces described on page 7.

• Forward force: 0.8 g (80%)
• Rearward force: 0.5.g (50%)
• Sideways force: 0.5 g (50%)
• Upward force: 0.2 g (20%)

Special Circumstances: Securing Heavy Vehicles, Equipment, or Machinery with Crawler Tracks or Wheels

Tiedown requirements

• Restrain cargo using a minimum of four tiedowns, each having a WLL of at least 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.).
• Prevents cargo movement in the side-to-side, forward, rearward, and vertical directions.
• Attach tiedowns:
  • Either at the front and rear of the vehicle.
  • Or at the mounting points on the vehicle designed for that purpose.

Wedge Brakes. In this type of brake, the brake chamber push rod pushes a wedge directly between the ends of two brake shoes. This shoves them apart and against the inside of the brake drum. Wedge brakes may have a single brake chamber or two brake chambers, pushing wedges in at both ends of the brake shoes. Wedge-type brakes may be self-adjusting or may require manual adjustment.

The angle where the tiedown attaches to the vehicle should be shallow, not deep (ideally less than 45).