CIRCULAR 14/02-9-1

TEST PROCEDURES
ADR 14/02 - REAR VISION MIRRORS

“A Guide for Inspectors”

This Circular is relevant to the Third Edition of the

Australian Design Rules gazetted as
National Standards under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.

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CONTENTS

Page

1 SCOPE 5

2 SELECTION OF TEST COMPONENTS 5

3 IDENTIFICATION OF TEST COMPONENTS 5

4 NUMBER OF TEST ASSEMBLIES 5

5 EQUIPMENT 5
5.1 Field of View Test 5
5.2 Mirror Breakaway Test 6
5.3 Mirror Reflectance Test 6
5.4 Determination of Radius of Curvature 7

6 PROCEDURE 7
6.1 Field of View Test 7
6.2 Mirror Breakaway Test 8
6.3 Mirror Reflectance Test 9
6.4 Radius of Curvature of Convex Mirrors 9

7 ANALYSIS OF RESULTS 10

8 SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE REPORT 10

9 PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNS WITH CERTIFICATION

TO ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS 10

10 REFERENCES 10

ANNEX A
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT - FIELD OF VIEW TEST 11

ANNEX B
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT - REFLECTANCE TEST APPARATUS 12

ANNEX C
Fig. 1 LOCATION OF TEN CONVEX MIRROR TESTING POSITIONS 13

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In most cases the test vehicle will be assembled using

1 SCOPE production components which have passed through
quality control procedures. They should then be
This procedure when read in conjunction with other
identified against the production drawings. If prototype
Circulars issued by the Administrator, provides sufficient
components are used they should be individually
information, without reference to other standards, to
inspected for both dimensional and material specification
conduct and audit tests related to Rear View Mirrors as
compliance with their respective drawings.
defined in Australian Design Rule No. 14/01. ADR
For each test program all relative components should be
14/01 permits Convex mirrors on the Passenger Side and
uniquely identified by part number, drawing number and
an additional Convex Mirror on the Drivers Side of all
revision or issue status. Such information is to be
vehicles. It also updates SAE Test Procedure to J 964a
included in all test records and reports.
August 1974 for Reflectance Tests. ADR 14/02 aligns
the requirements of LEP and LEG category vehicles with 4 NUMBER OF TEST ASSEMBLIES
the passenger and goods vehicle requirements.
The original circular 14/00-9-1 has been transferred to Dependent on the design mode of failure of the mirror
Section 4 for superseded circulars. mounting one or more mirror assemblies may be required
See ADR for Categories of vehicles to which the Clauses for the breakaway tests. New components should be used
of the ADR applies. for each test.
For convenience reference to the ADR clause number is
quoted in brackets against each appropriate paragraph of 5 EQUIPMENT
this procedure.
The following equipment description details the
The equipment, orders of accuracy and step by step
minimum standard of equipment required to conduct
actions described in this procedure are drawn from the
ADR 14/01 tests.
standards and recommended practices quoted in the
5.1 Field of View Test
ADR, and from accepted laboratory and testing practices.
NOTE:- Appropriate Drawing Office Procedure may be
While conformance with this procedure is sufficient to
used to demonstrate compliance for Field of View to
demonstrate compliance with the ADR, other equipment,
replace the physical test described below.
orders of accuracy and procedures may be used provided
5.1.1 Basic Equipment. The following basic
it can be shown that they demonstrate compliance with
equipment is required:
the ADR.
(i) Test location
This ADR requires validation by test in specific areas,
(ii) Screens
these being:-
(iii) Light source and power supply
(i) Field of View
(iv) Vehicle ballast
(ii) Mirror Breakaway Performance and,
(v) H-Point Machine (refer to Circular 0-12-6)
(iii) Mirror Reflectance.
(vi) 3-Dimensional Eye Ellipse test component
(iv) Measurement of curvature of convex mirrors.
(vii) Photographic equipment (Circular 0-12-7)
This procedure is intended primarily as a guide for
5.1.1.1 Test location. A suitable test location
Officers of the Australian Department of Transport and
would require a smooth level surface and a
Communications or agents acting on behalf of the
minimum of 40 m x 8 m area. It is desirable to
Administrator when they carry out audit inspections of
have blackout facilities to allow tests to be
Test Facilities or witness tests for compliance with the
conducted during daylight hours. As it may be
ADR. This and other Circulars dealing with Test
necessary to record the location of screens during
Procedures for ADRs may also be useful to vehicle
the test it may be useful to have the test area
manufacturers and testing organizations.
marked with a measuring grid related to the
Nothing in these Circulars, however, absolves the
vehicle position.
manufacturer from complying with the requirements as
5.1.1.2 Screens. Mobile vertical test screens are
specified in the ADR which always remains the primary
required to display reflected images. These
reference.
screens may have a flat white finish and present a
2 SELECTION OF TEST COMPONENTS surface boundary of approximately 2.5 m high by
5 m wide. The screens are better handled if
Production or prototype components are satisfactory for manufactured in parts.
testing for field of view, but production representative 5.1.1.3 Light source and power supply. A suitable
components are required for the breakaway tests. light source would consist of two quartz halogen
bulbs with appropriate collimating lenses or other
3 IDENTIFICATION OF TEST COMPONENTS
substantially point sources of light. The lamps
The test components of the test vehicle shall be should be mounted on a fixture which is capable
representative of the design condition as reflected in the of being moved around the test area. The
production drawings. distance between the lamps and their relative

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orientation should be adjustable. A suitable
power supply may be required depending on the
light source utilized. (Refer to Annex A for an
illustration of a suitable light source system.)
5.1.1.4 Vehicle Ballast. Suitable ballast is
required to simulate occupant mass for each
seating position. Sand bags may be used for this
function. The ballast is to be prepared so as to suit
multiples of 68 kg.
5.1.1.5 3-Dimensional eye ellipse test component
(3D EETC). A three dimensional representation
of the eye ellipse contours appropriate to the
drivers seating position in the vehicle is required.
The eye ellipse used should be that specified for
the design normal driving and riding seat track
travel.
5.1.1.6 Photographic equipment. Photographs are
a suitable way to record the reflected images.
5.2 Mirror Breakaway Test
5.2.1 Basic equipment. The following basic
equipment is required:
(i) Mirror mounting fixture
(ii) Load application system
(iii) Head impact area equipment
5.2.1.1 Mirror mounting fixture. A fixture is
required so that the spatial relationship of the
mirror to the load application system can be
adjusted to vary the direction and plane of applied
load in accordance with the test procedure. The
necessary adjustment can be achieved by
relocation on the fixture of either the mirror or the
load application system. If it is chosen to mount
the mirror in a test vehicle then the ability to
adjust the load application system is necessary.
5.2.1.2 Load application system. Suitable
systems would include equipment operating by
dead weight, pneumatic or hydraulic principles.
It is desirable that the system chosen be capable
of applying the required test load within five
seconds.
5.2.1.3 Head Impact Area Definition. Refer to
‘ADR Definitions’.
5.2.2 Instrumentation
5.2.2.1 Measurement. A suitable system for
determining the applied load is required. It is
desirable that this system produces hard copy of
the results in the form of a load/time chart
recording. This form of instrumentation would
consist of a force transducer, signal conditioner
and chart recorder.
5.2.2.2 Recording. Results are to be recorded on
data sheets from which the final report is
prepared. If no real time data recording facility is
utilized then the following information must be
recorded on the data sheets:
(i) Maximum applied load.
(ii) Time to achieve maximum load.
5.2.2.3 Order of Accuracy. Except where
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specified in the ADR or reference documents the
following orders of accuracy are suggested as
being commercially achievable and should be
taken as a guide.
Instrumentation of lesser accuracy is acceptable
pr ov ided they are taken into account in
determining the certainty of results.
The load application system should be capable of
applying the load with a resolution of not less
than 5 N. The instrumentation should be capable
of recording/displaying the load with an accuracy
of not less than ±3%.
5.2.2.4 Calibration. All components of the
instrumentation package should be calibrated in
accordance with Circular 0-12-3.
5.3 Mirror Reflectance Test (Clause 14.3)
5.3.1 Basic Equipment. The following basic
equipment is required:
(i) Standard incandescent light source
(ii) Receiver unit with a photodetector and
indicating meter. The receiver may incorporate a
light integrating sphere to facilitate measuring
reflectance of non flat (Convex) mirrors (Annex
B)
(iii) Specimen holder
Refer to SAE Procedure J964a May 1977.
5.3.1.1 Standard Incandescent Light Source. The
light source shall consist of an incandescent
tungsten filament lamp operating at a nominal
colour temperature of 2854 K (CIE Illuminant A),
and associated optics to provide a nearly
collimated light beam. A stabilized power supply
is required to control the lamp output during
operation.
5.3.1.2 Photodetector The photoreceptor shall
have a spectral response proportional to the photo
optic luminousity function of the standard CIE
ob server. Any other combination of
illuminant-filter-receptor which gives the overall
equivalent of illuminant A and average visual
response may be used.
5.3.1.3 Geometric Conditions The angle of the
incident beam (θ) shall preferably be 0.44 ± 0.09
rad (25 ±5 deg) and shall not exceed 0.53 rad (30
deg) from the perpendicular to the test surface,
and the axis of the receptor shall make an angle (
θ) , with this perpendicular equal to that of the
incident beam Annex B (fig 1). The incident
beam upon arrival to the test surface shall have a
diameter of not less than 19 mm (0.75 in). The
reflected beam shall not be larger than the
sensitive area of the photodetector, shall not cover
less than 50% of such area, and as nearly as
possible shall cover the same area segment used
during instrument calibration.
When an integrating sphere is used in the receiver
section, the sphere shall have a minimum
diameter of 127 mm (5 in). The sample and
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incident beam aperture in the sphere wall shall be
of such a size as to admit the entire incident and
reflected light beams. The photodetector shall be
so located as not to receive direct light from either
the incident or the reflected beams.
5.3.1.4 Electrical Characteristics of the
Photodetector-Indicator Unit - The photodetector
output as read on the indicating meter shall be a
linear function of the light intensity on the
photosensitive area. Means (electrical and/or
optical) shall be provided to facilitate zeroing and
calibration adjustments.
Such means shall not affect the linearity or the
spectral characteristics of the instrument. The
accuracy of receptor-indicator unit shall be within
± 2% of full-scale, or ± 10% of the magnitude of
the reading, whichever is smaller.
5.3.1.5 Sample Holder -The mechanism shall be
capable of locating the test sample such that the
axes of the arm and receptor arm intersect at the
reflecting surface. The reflecting surface may lie
within or at either face of the mirror sample,
depending upon whether it is a first-surface,
second-surface, or prismatic “flip” type mirror
5.3.2 Instrumentation
5.3.2.1 Measurement. The photoreceptor output
shall be displayed by an indicating device and
shall be a linear function of the light intensity at
the receptor. A means of adjusting the output for
calibration purposes is required. This adjustment
facility shall not affect the linearity or spectral
characteristics of the instrument. The display can
be in units of light intensity or as a percentage of
the calibrated value.
5.3.2.2 Recording. Determined results shall be
recorded on suitable data sheets.
5.3.2.3 Order of accuracy. The accuracy of the
receptor-indicator unit should be within ±2% of
full scale or ±10% of the true value whichever is
the smaller. Refer also section 5.2.2.3.
5.3.2.4 Calibration. The light source is to be
calibrated in accordance with Circular 0-12-3.
The apparatus is to be calibrated as a package as
part of the test procedure. This calibration shall
be by either direct reading of the light source ie
100% reading or by indirect reading with a
known reference reflective sample. Refer to
Annex B.
5.4 Determination of Radius of Curvature.
Radius of curvature of convex mirrors shall be measured
using a linear spherometer which has two outer fixed legs
1.5 ins apart and one inner movable leg at mid point. The
spherometer has a dial indicator with a scale that can be
read accurately to 0.0001 inch, with zero being read on a
flat surface.
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6 PROCEDURE
6.1 Field of View Test
6.1.1 Preparation for test
6.1.1.1 Review program. This test sequence
evaluates the rearward field of view in terms of
the requirements of Clause 14.2.2.1 and
14.2.3.1.1 of the ADR.
6.1.1.2 Setting up. Prior to setting up the vehicle,
the correct relationship of the 95th percentile eye
ellipse to the vehicle must be determined by
layout procedures. If the position of the Seating
Reference Point or eye ellipses are to be
confirmed by test, procedures similar to those
given in Circulars 0-12-6 and 0-12-7 are to be
used.
Position the vehicle about a reference line on the
laboratory floor so that it lies within the vertical
plane through the longitudinal center line of the
vehicle.
Ballast is to be added to the vehicle for the driver
and each of four occupants or to the maximum
seating capacity if less than four. This ballast is
to be 68 kg for each occupant and is to be located
at each relevant seating position.
Locate the 3D EETC in the vehicle in the position
and orientation found by layout procedures.
6.1.2 Tests
6.1.2.1 Internal mirror. (Clause 14.2.2.1)
- Locate the test screen so that it is a suitable
distance from the rearmost part of the vehicle and
normal to the longitudinal reference line.
- Place one light source so that it casts the shadow
of the left hand edge of the 3D EETC onto the left
hand edge of the interior mirror and the other
source so that it casts the shadow of the right hand
edge of the 3D EETC onto the right hand edge of
the mirror. Adjust the mirror so that the two
reflected edges are symmetrically disposed in
relation to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
Check that the light sources are still correctly
positioned and mark the shadow boundaries on
the test screen. The required angle of vision can
be calculated from the measured position of the
shadow boundaries, the distance from the screen
to the mirror and the projected horizontal width of
the mirror in the vertical transverse plane.
- The upper and lower boundaries of the field of
vision are determined in a similar fashion by
po sitio nin g the two light sources in an
approximately vertical plane and casting shadows
from the top and bottom of the 3D EETC to the
top and bottom edges of the mirror. The mirror
can then be adjusted to best demonstrate that the
field of view meets the ADR requirement of
providing vision from the horizontal downwards
to a position 61 m from the rear of the vehicle.
- The obscuration by head restraints can be
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ignored. If any head restraint totally obscures a
boundary line the head restraint is to be removed.
- Measure and record the following data on the
test data sheet:-
(i) Height of lower boundary above floor.
(ii) Height of upper boundary above floor.
(iii) Width of Left and Right Hand boundaries to
the longitudinal reference line.
(iv) Calculated vision angles.
6.1.2.2 External mirror (drivers side). (Clause
14.2.3.1.1)
- Position the screen so that it is in contact with
the widest part of the vehicle and normal to the
longitudinal reference line. Measure the distance
from the contact edge of the screen to the
longitudinal reference line and record.
- Relocate the screen to a position so that it is
11 m rearward of the rearmost point on the eye
ellipse and normal to the longitudinal reference
line.
- Determine the height above the floor of the
uppermost point of the mirror reflecting surface.
- Mark this height on the edge of the screen now
aligned with the widest point to meet the floor
2.4 m outboard of the widest point of the vehicle.
- If the external mirror is forward of the
windscreen pillar, mask the unwiped portion of
the screen on the drivers side of the vehicle.
- Determine the left, right, upper and lower
boundaries of vision provided by the mirror using
the technique described in Section 6.1.2.1 above.
Determine whether the area included within the
boundaries includes the full triangle on the test
screen. Partial obscuration by the rear body can
be ignored.
- Photograph the reflected image.
6.1.2.3 External Mirror Passenger Side (Clause
14.2.3.2)
6.1.2.3.1 Where the field of view requirements
for the internal rear vision mirror (Clause 14.2.2.1
and Section 6.1.2.1 above) are not met the vehicle
shall be equipped with a passenger’s side external
rear vision mirror complying with Clause
14.2.3.2.
6.1.2.3.2 The mirror shall be flat or convex
(Clause 14.2.3.2.2)
6.1.2.3.3 For Convex mirrors the reflective
surface area is to be equal to or greater than that
of a flat mirror required to meet the field of view
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requirements of Clause 14.2.3.1.1.
6.1.3 Determination of Results. The results as
determined in the sample data sheets must meet
the fo llow in g parameter s to satisfy the
requirements of the ADR:
Internal Mirror: (Clause 14.2.2.1)
Note: If the field of view requirements are not
met by the internal mirror a passenger side
external mirror shall be fitted (Clause 14.2.1)
External Mirror: (Clause 14.2.3.1.1)
6.1.4 Reporting of Results. A complete internal
report giving a full description of the material
tested, equipment used, results and order of
accuracy should be prepared. For submission to
the Administrator the report number(s) for the
above tests is to be entered in the appropriate
section of the Summary of Evidence Report.
6.2 Mirror Breakaway Test for Internal Mirror.
(Clause 14.2.2.2.2)
6.2.1 Preparation for Test
6.2.1.1 Review program. The following
procedure is required only if the internal mirror
assembly is found to be in the head impact area.
This is to be determined as defined in ‘ADR
Definitions’.
6.2.1.2 Setting up. The test specimen is to be
mounted in the fixture prior to each test so that
the direction of load for each test case is as
defined below. It should be noted that the
following load directions will generally cover the
‘worst case’. Each installation should be
examined for ‘worst case’ and include additional
tests if required.
For each plane of action, test loads are to be
applied in a forward horizontal direction, in a
forward direction at 45 degrees below horizontal
and in a forward direction at an angle above the
horizontal equal to the maximum angle subtended
by the head impact sphere as determined in
section 6.2.1.1. (ie. the angle between the
horizontal and the line from the point of contact
to the centre of the sphere).
Planes of action
(i) Vertical longitudinal plane.
(ii) Vertical plane at 45 degrees to the left.
(iii) Vertical plane at 45 degrees to the right.
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6.2.2 Tests.
- Mount the mirror in the required test orientation.
- Apply a progressively increasing test load until
the mirror breaks away or moves out of the head
impact area. The load is not to exceed 400 N.
Ideally the peak test load is to be applied within 5
seconds.
- Record the peak load achieved on the test data
sheet.
- In the case of mountings which are designed to
fail mechanically, the area of failure is to be free
of sharp edges on the residual mounting.
- This procedure is to be repeated for each
direction of load application.
6.2.3 Determination of Results. The peak load
achieved for each test parameter is not to exceed
400 N.
6.2.4 Reporting of Results. A complete internal
report giving a full description of the material
tested, equipment used, results and order of
accuracy should be prepared. For submission to
the Administrator the report number(s) for the
above tests are to be entered in the appropriate
section of the Summary of Evidence Report.
6.3 Mirror Reflectance Test. (Clause 14.2.4)
6.3.1 Preparation for Test. Instrument calibration
is to be carried out immediately prior to
conducting tests. This calibration may be
conducted by either direct or indirect methods and
is to be conducted in an environment free of
extraneous light. Refer to Annex B for general
arrangement.
6.3.1.1 Direct calibration method. In the direct
calibration method, air is used as the reference
standard. This method is for those instruments
which are so constructed as to permit calibration
at the 100% point by swinging the receiver to a
position directly on the axis of the light source
Annex B (Fig 1) It may be desired in some cases
(such as when measuring low reflective surface)
to use an intermediate calibration point (between
0 and 100% on the scale) with this method. In
such a case, a neutral density filter of known
transmittance may be inserted in the optical path,
and the calibrate control will then be adjusted
until the meter reads the percent transmission of
the neutral density filter. This filter must be
removed before mak in g ref lectivity
measurements.
6.3.1.2 Indirect Calibration Method The indirect
calibration method is for those instruments with
fixed source and receiver geometry . A properly
calibrated and maintained reflectance standard is
required. This reference standard should
preferably be a flat mirror with a reflectance value
as near as as possible to that of the test samples.
6.3.1.3 Flat Mirrors Measurement - The
reflectance of flat mirror samples is measured on
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instruments which employ either the direct or
indirect calibration method. The reflectance value
is read directly from the instrument indicator
meter.
6.3.1.4 Nonflat (Convex) Mirror Measurement -
R eflectance of nonflat (convex) mirrors
measurement requires the use of instruments
which incorporate an integrating sphere in the
receiver unit Annex B (Fig 2). The reflectance
value is read direct from the instrument indicating
meter.
6.3.2 Test.
- Place the test sample in the fixture.
- Ensure that no extraneous light is present.
- On stabilization read and record the indicated
light intensity at the receptor.
6.3.3 Determination of Results. The results as
determined by test shall indicate a reflectance
value of not less than 35% for normal mirrors and
not less than 4% in the night driving position for
mirrors of the selective prismatic type.
6.3.4 Reporting of Results. A complete internal
report giving a full description of the material
tested, equipment used, results and order of
accuracy should be prepared. For submission to
the Administrator the report number(s) for the
above tests is to be entered in the appropriate
section of the Summary of Evidence Report.
6.4 Radius of Curvature of Convex Mirrors
(ADR 14/1 - Appendix A)
6.4.1 Preparation for Test 10 test positions are
required on the image display (mirror) and shall
consist of two positions at right angles to each
other at each of five locations as shown in Annex
C Figure 1. The locations are at the centre of the
mirror, at the left and right ends of a horizontal
line that bisects the mirror and at the top and
bottom ends of a vertical line that bisects the
mirror. None of the readings are within a 0.25
inch border on the edge of the image display.
6.4.2 Tests After verification of zero on the
spherometer, at each position, the spherometer is
held perpendicular to the convex mirror-surface
and a record is made of the reading on the dial
indicator to the nearest 0.0001 inch.
6.4.2.1 Convert the dial reading data for each of
the 10 test positions to radius of curvature
calculations using the following formula:
R inches = C2 + H
8H 2
where R = Radius of Curvature
H = Linear displacement of the centre
probe
C = Chord length = 1.5 inches .
6.4.2.2 Calculate the average radius of curvature
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by adding all 10 radius of curvature calculations
and dividing by ten.
6.4.2.3 Determine the numerical difference
between the average radius of curvature and each
the 10 individual radius of curvature calculations
determined in Section 6.4.2.1
6.4.2.4 Calculate the greatest percentage
deviation by dividing the greatest numerical
difference determined in Section 6.4.2.3 by the
average radius of curvature and multiply by 100.
6.4.3 Determination of Results. The average
radius of curvature shall not be less than 1200
mm and the radius of curvature of each location
shall not deviate by more than ±15% from the
average radius of curvature. (Clause 14.2.4.2.1
and 14.2.4.2.2)
6.4.4 Reporting of Results. A complete internal
report giving a full description of the convex
mirror tested, equipment used, results and order
of accuracy should be prepared. For submission
to the Administrator the report number(s) for the
above tests is to entered in the appropriate section
of the Summary of Evidence Report.
7 ANALYSIS OF RESULTS
The rear view mirrors arrangement for the vehicle are
deemed to meet the requirements of the ADR if the
minimum conditions detailed in the Determination of
Results Sections of this procedure are fulfilled.
8 SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE REPORT
The Summary of Evidence Report SE 14/01 is the only
d ocu ment to be sent to the Administrator for
demonstration of compliance to ADR 14/01. The
original test report identification number, the location of
the test report, the test facility identification number and
the determined results are to be recorded in the
appropriate place in the SE 14/01 form for each clause of
the ADR.
9 PROCEDURE FOR DESIGNS WITH
CERTIFICATION TO ALTERNATIVE
STANDARDS
9.1 The technical requirements of ECE R 46/00 or 46/01
- “Rear View Mirrors”- shall be deemed to be equivalent
to the technical requirements of this Rule for mirrors
other than additional mirrors, except that for LE,
M-group and N-group vehicles the reflecting surface of
the internal mirror and the mirror on the driver’s side
shall be flat.
9.2 The technical requirements relating to the
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component aspect of ECE R81/00 shall be deemed to
meet the requirements of Clause 14.5.1.2.
9.3 In addition, the technical requirements relevant to
two-wheeled vehicles of ECE R81/00, “UNIFORM
PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS AND OF TWO-WHEELED
POWER-DRIVEN VEHICLES WITH OR WITHOUT
SIDE CAR, WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION
OF REAR-VIEW MIRRORS ON HANDLEBARS.”,
shall be deemed equivalent to those of clause 14.5.1.2 of
this regulation.
In these cases the appropriate section of SE 14/01 shall
be completed.
10 REFERENCES
ADR References
ADR Definitions
ADR 14/00 - Rear Vision Mirrors
ADR 14/01 - Rear Vision Mirrors
SAE Recommended Practices.
SAE J491. (Nov. 1965) ‘Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J491a. (Aug. 1967)’Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J491b. (Feb. 1969)’Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J491c. (Jun. 1972)’Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J491d. (Feb. 1975)’Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J491e. (Mar. 1977)’Passenger Car Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J941. (Mar. 1981)’Motor Vehicle Driver’s Eye
Range’
SAE J1246. (May 1982) Measuring the Radius of
Curvature of Convex Mirrors
SAE J834a Passenger Car Rear Vision
SAE Standard J964a. (May. 1977)’Test Procedure for
Determining Reflectivity of Rearview Mirror’.
ISO 4513 - 1978(E)
Circulars
Circular 0-12-2 - General Requirements for Test
Facilities.
Circular 0-12-3 - General Requirements for Calibration
of Test Equipment and Instrumentation.
Circular 0-12-6 - Devices for use in Defining and
Measuring Motor Vehicle Seating Accommodation.
Circular 0-12-7 - Motor Vehicle Drivers Eye Range (95th
percentile eye ellipses)
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ANNEX A

GENERAL ARRANGEMENT

FIELD OF VIEW TESTS

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ANNEX B

Fig 1 - GENERALIZED REFLECTOMETER SHOWING GEOMETRIES FOR THE

TWO CALIBRATION METHODS

Fig 2 - GENERALIZED REFLECTOMETER, INCORPORATING AN

INTEGRATING SPHERE IN RECEIVER

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ANNEX C

Figure 1 LOCATION OF TEN CONVEX MIRROR TESTING POSITIONS

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