Procédure Inspection de niveau I - Étapes 3, 13, 18, 21 et 28

The suggestions were to ensure the air pressure is as high as possible to allow for some air loss during the first steps of the inspection (brake applications for lights, etc). This would potentially reduce the number of times that a vehicle has to be started as well. It was also determined that an Inspection Bulletin would be created to address this concern to further inform officers of the added risk with these types of trailers. The Vehicle Committee unanimously voted to amend the Level I Procedure as follows: STEP 3 •Place chock blocks in position beginning on the driver’s side, one in front and one behind the drive axle tires or between the axles. •Explain the inspection procedure. •Ask the driver to ensure parking brakes are released, air pressure is at the maximum and turn off the engine, allowing a cool down period for turbocharged engines. •Check for seat belt usage and condition. •Check the cab for possible illegal presence of alcohol, drugs, weapons or other contraband. •Note the air pressure. STEP 13 PREPARE DRIVER FOR VEHICLE INSPECTION •Explain the vehicle inspection procedure to the driver. •Explain to the driver that you will start the front and proceed counter clockwise down the left side of the vehicle on the driver’s side, facing traffic, proceeding completely around and up the other side. •Instruct the driver to remain at the controls. •Advise the driver in the use of hand signals (i.e. lamps and brakes). •Advise the driver that chock blocks have been placed at the drive axle. •Instruct the driver to prepare the vehicle as follows: •Place the vehicle transmission out of gear and release all brakes. •Confirm that the air system pressure is still at the maximum pressure between 90 – 100 psi before continuing with the inspection. •Engine must be off; key must be in the “on” position to inspect the proper operation of the lights (i.e. tail, stop, ABS lamp, etc.) and release all brakes. •Explain that it will be necessary to turn the key “off” and “on” to inspect the operationof the ABS malfunction lamp on the trailer (if applicable). •Inspect driver visual and audio controls (i.e. air pressure gauge, horn, speedometer, odometer, signal lamp/hazard indicators, and high beam indicator). STEP 18 INSPECT LEFT REAR TRACTOR AREA WHEELS, RIMS, HUBS AND TIRES •Inspect as described in Step 15. CAUTION: NEVER PLACE YOURSELF BETWEEN TIRES OF TANDEM AXLES. LOWER FIFTH WHEEL, UPPER FIFTH WHEEL, SLIDING FIFTH WHEEL, LAMPS •Check all required lamps for proper color and operation. (When checking the brake lamps, listen for air leaks on air systems). STEP 21 INSPECT REAR OF TRAILER TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNALS, ALL OTHER REQUIRED LIGHTS AND LAMPS / FLAGS ON PROJECTING LOADS •Check for proper color and operation. This will require the use of hand signals explained to the driver earlier. (When checking the brake lamps, listen for air leaks on air systems).