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Brakes And Braking Systems: Overview
Lights and reflective devices are important at night, and may or may not make a difference, especially where adequate lighting is present. Brakes, on the other hand, count every time the accelerator is pressed. Indeed, few parts of a CMV are as critical or as clearly appreciated by everyone as good brakes. A driver may not operate a CMV unless satisfied the brakes are in good working order, and brakes must be part of the inspection required at the end of every work day and documented in the Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report. §§ 392.7(a); 396.11. As with lights, the Regulations discuss brakes and braking systems in very technical ways. There are multiple references automotive and engineering standards that may need to be translated into laymen’s terms by an expert.
CMV Brakes And Braking Systems