INTRODUCTION Vehicle Safety Ratings Data Label on the driver's door edge. 1 WARNING! Make sure your Kenworth is in top working condition before heading out on the road, it is the responsible driver's duty to do so. Inspect the vehicle according to the Driver's Check List beginning on page 1-35. Do not drive after drinking alcohol or using other substances that may af- fect the senses, including prescrip- tion medications. Your reflexes, per- ceptions, and judgment can be af- fected by even a small amount of al- cohol or other substances, and can cause a serious or even fatal acci- dent. Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, or equipment and property damage.
Safe driving is only possible with the proper concentration on the driving task. Keep distraction to a minimum to improve your concentration. Examples of distractions may include radio controls, GPS navigation controls, cellular telephone 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. Every new Kenworth vehicle is designed to conform to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable at the time of manufacture. Even with these safety features, continued safe and reliable operation depends greatly upon regular vehicle maintenance.
Follow the maintenance recommendations found in Preventive Maintenance on page 5-7. This will help preserve your investment. WARNING! 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. Do not text while driving. Your re- flexes, perceptions, and judgment can be affected while texting or using any other form of mobile mes- saging while driving. Failure to com- ply may result in death, personal injury, or equipment and property damage.
Keep in mind that even a well maintained vehicle must be operated within the range of its mechanical capabilities and the limits of its load ratings. See the Tire, Rim and Weight This manual is not a training manual. It cannot tell you everything you need to know about driving your Kenworth (02/14) Y53-1203-1D1 1-5