DRIVING CONTROLS
INFORMATION
This inspection applies to all vehicles and includes those driving controls that are not covered in other Sections of the Manual, for example; clutch, accelerator, gear selector and engine stop.
Vehicles fitted with a smooth clutch pedal pad that from manufacture did not incorporate grooves or the fitting of an anti-slip material should not be subject to failure.
The provision of a pedal rubber that is itself an antislip material is not regarded as a Reason for Rejection if the design pattern is worn smooth.
METHOD OF INSPECTION
- While sitting in the driver’s seat, by operating the driving controls, where appropriate, check that they are:
- functionally complete
- not cracked, fractured or excessively corroded
- not obstructed or impeded in their travel
- positioned so that they can be satisfactorily operated without impairing proper control of the vehicle
- secure.
Note: Unless certain of the function of a control, the advice of the driver must be sought before it is operated.
- Check that the driver’s area is free from rubbish or other items liable to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle.
- Check anti-slip provisions on the clutch pedal pad.
- Check that a means of stopping the engine is provided and functioning.
REASONS FOR REJECTION
Deficiency Category
- A driving control:
- functionally incomplete MAJOR
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- cracked, fractured or excessively corroded MAJOR
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- obstructed or impeded in its travel MAJOR
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- positioned so it cannot be operated without impairing MAJOR proper control of the vehicle
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- insecure. MAJOR
- Presence of rubbish or other items likely to interfere with the MINOR proper control of the vehicle.
- Anti-slip provision on clutch pedal pad missing, loose or MAJOR worn smooth.
- A means of stopping the engine not provided or inoperative. MAJOR