Vehicle Condition

The condition of your vehicle

affects your ability to control it.

It also affects your ability to see

other drivers and pedestrians.

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A vehicle should be properly
equipped and must always be in
good condition for safe driving.

Like the driver, the vehicle

should be in excellent condition.
When your vehicle has a
mechanical defect, take it to a
mechanic immediately.
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UNDER THE HOOD

• Engine tune-up.
As part of the engine tune-up;
spark plugs, and air cleaner must
be cleaned periodically and if
necessary replaced if it is worn
out/damage.

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• Battery.
It must be kept in good
condition. Add distilled water if the
level is low.

• Safety devices.
Check devices such as fuses and
circuit breakers.
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UNDER THE HOOD

• Radiator.
Check radiator fluid level before
starting the engine.

• Be sure to check the type of

gasoline/oil suited to your
vehicle.

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UNDER THE HOOD

• Check the hose connections,

brake fluid and master cylinder.

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UNDERCHASSIS

• Check Steering Mechanism

• Check Brake System

• Check mufflers to prevent

excessive noise and smoke.

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OUTSIDE PARTS

• Have clean side mirrors to see at

least 200 ft. behind.

• Windows must be clean and

free of obstruction.

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OUTSIDE PARTS

• Check vehicle lights if they are

all working such as tail lights,
turn signals, stop lights, license
plate lights and parking lights.

• Check wipers if they operate

properly to clear the windshield.

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OUTSIDE PARTS

• Check tires
- Low tire pressure may cause
the wear and tear.
- Always equip vehicle with
spare tires.
- Tires with worn out thread will
slide more easily on wet
pavements and may blow-out
without warning.
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INSIDE PARTS

• Check the gauge on the dash

board if something is going
wrong.
Temperature, Ammeter, Oil
Gauges

• Check safety belts.

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INSIDE PARTS

• Check steering wheel; clutch,

brake, accelerator pedals and
shift gears; horn if it can be
heard from a distance.

• Check the rear view mirror.

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EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT

Emergencies requires
immediate action.
In an emergency situation there
is no time to search for needed
equipment.

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EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT

The defensive driver has the

right equipment for every
emergency.

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EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT

Before driving, check that you

have the following emergency
equipment:
• Spare tire
• Jack
• Tire wrench

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EMERGENCY AND SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT

Before driving, check that you

have the following emergency
equipment:
• Two early warning devices
• Fire extinguisher (if it is part of
your work equipment)
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