operators_manual

What to do before starting
the vehicle
Checks before you operate your vehicle.
Safe Vehicle Operation
Be sure to perform pre-trip inspections
before starting and operating the vehicle.
For your safety, as well as those around
you, be a responsible driver:
• If you drink alcohol, do not drive.
• Do not drive if you are tired, ill, or
under emotional stress.
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.
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.
WARNING!
The use of alcohol, drugs, and certain medi-
cations can impair perception, reactions,
and driving ability. These circumstances can
substantially increase the risk of an acci-
dent. Failure to comply may result in death,
personal injury, equipment or property dam-
age.
WARNING!
Do not text and drive. Your reaction time,
perceptions and judgment can be affected
while texting or using any other form of mo-
bile messaging while driving. Failure to com-
ply may result in death, personal injury,
equipment or property damage.
SAFETY - What to do before starting the vehicle
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