Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

DRIVER'S CHECKLIST
SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION
Driver's Checklist
Safe Vehicle Operation
To keep your Regional Haul vehicle in top shape and
maintain a high level of safety for you, your passengers,
and your load, make a thorough inspection every day
before you drive. You will save maintenance time later,
and the safety checks could help prevent a serious accident.
Please remember, too, that the Federal law requires
a pre-trip inspection and so do commercial trucking companies.
You are not 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, any passengers, and your load. If
you do find something wrong and cannot fix it yourself,
have an Authorized Service Center or qualified mechanic
repair your vehicle right away.
The following operations are to be performed by the
driver. Performing these checks and following the maintenance
procedures in this manual will help keep your
Regional Haul vehicle running properly.
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 Regional
Haul vehicle, including advanced engineering techniques,
rigid quality control, and demanding inspections. These
manufacturing processes will be enhanced by you—the
safe driver—who:
• knows and understands how to operate the vehicle
and all its controls
• maintains the vehicle properly
• uses driving skills wisely
For more information, refer to Department of Transportation
Regulation 392.7, which states that interstate commercial
motor vehicles are not to be driven unless the
driver is sure that certain parts and accessories are in
working order.
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