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ROADWORTHINESS TEST quick reference guide

  • ID & DOCUMENTATION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT
  • BRAKING SYSTEM
  • WHEELS
  • SUSPENSION & UNDERCARRIAGE
  • STEERING
  • ENGINE
  • EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • TRANSMISSION & DRIVE
  • INSTRUMENTS
  • DIMENSIONS
  • ROADWORTHINESS TEST
    ID & DOCUMENTATION BRAKING SYSTEM SUSPENSION AND UNDERCARRIAGE
    Identification-SAPS Clearance Air or vacuum warning device Cleanliness
    Information and registration details Build-up or air pressure or vacuum Chassis
      Hand levers for mechanical systems Chassis or frame
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Service brake pedal Suspension units
    Windscreen Wipers Service brake operation Shock aborbers
    Hooter Hand operated air brake valves Stub axles, wheel bearings, control arms and kingpins
    Wiper Blades Braking system - general Stabilizers and anti-roll bars
    Electrical wiring and equipment Braking system - specific items Wheel alignment
    Lamps and lighting Trailer parking brake  
    Flasher type direction indicators Brakes STEERING
      Braking performance Steering wheel
    FITTINGS AND EQUIPMENT Service brake Steering column
    Bumper bars L/F ________ R/F ________ Handle bars and steering
    Spare wheel carrier L/R1 ________ R/R1 ________ Steering mechanism
    Trailer coupling on drawing vehicle L/R2 ________ R/R2 ________ Power Steering
    Trailer landing legs    
    Body

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    Mudguards   ENGINE
    Cab mounting Parking emergency brake Smoke emission
    Load Body L/S1 ________ R/S1 ________ Engine
    Motor cycle fittings L/S2 ________ R/S2 ________ Engine / transmission mountings
    Safety Belts   Oil leaks
    Doors WHEELS  
    Floor and steps Make EXHAUST SYSTEM
    Seats Rear Tyre Sizes Exhaust system condition
    Mirrors Make  
    View to front and sides Tyre tread TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE
    Windows and windowscreen L/F______mm R/F______mm Drive Train
    Driving controls L/R______mm R/R______mm  
    Fuel system and fuel tank   INSTRUMENTS
    Retro-reflectors   Speedometer
    Rear warning sign    
    Safety design   DIMENSIONS
    Emergency warning triangle   Dimensions