SAFETY - What to do before starting the vehicle 1 calls, cellular text messages, reading or reaching for something on the floor. Minimizing your distractions will improve safe driving and will help avoid an accident involving death or personal injury. Be aware of local regulations that may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving. In addition to being an unsafe practice, it may be against local or federal ordinances to use cellular devices while operating the vehicle. Much has gone into the manufacturing of your vehicle including advanced engineering techniques, rigid quality control, and demanding inspections.
These manufacturing processes will be enhanced by you, the safe driver, who observes the following: Knows and understands how to operate the vehicle and all its controls Maintains the vehicle properly Uses driving skills wisely This manual is not a training manual. It cannot tell you everything you need to know about driving your vehicle. For that you need a good training program or truck driving school. If you have not been trained, get the proper training before you drive. Only qualified drivers should drive this vehicle.
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. Do not drink alcohol and drive. Your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You could have a serious or even fatal accident, if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. er form of mobile messaging while driving. Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property damage.
Emergency Equipment It is good practice to carry an emergency equipment kit in your vehicle. One day, if you have a roadside emergency, you will be glad the following items are with you: window scraper snow brush container or bag of sand or salt emergency light warning triangles small shovel first aid kit fire extinguisher vehicle recovery hitches WARNING The use of alcohol, drugs, and certain medications can impair perception, re- actions, and driving ability. These cir- cumstances can substantially increase the risk of an accident. Failure to com- ply may result in death, personal in- jury, equipment or property damage.
Drivers Checklist To keep your 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, WARNING Do not text and drive. Your reaction time, perceptions and judgment can be affected while texting or using any oth- 34 Y53-6047-2HEN (03/18)