New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 1800 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSING
Part Saf-C 1806 - ROAD SKILLS EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Section Saf-C 1806.02 - Pre-Trip Safety Inspection

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 1806.02

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Using the pre-trip safety inspection, the department shall determine whether the applicant knows that the vehicle is safe to drive. Each applicant shall pass the pre-trip safety inspection in the event he/she successfully identifies and inspects 80% of the required components listed in (c)(1)-(24) below.

(b) Notwithstanding (a) above, each applicant shall immediately fail the pre-trip safety inspection in the event he/she receives a failing mark in (c)(7) or (c)(9) below.

(c) Each applicant shall inspect the following items on his/her vehicle, if the vehicle is so equipped:

(1) Exterior lights;

(2) Horn;

(3) Splash guards;

(4) Fluid levels;

(5) Belts and hoses;

(6) Fluid leaks;

(7) Tires, wheels, lugs and rims;

(8) Springs/shock absorbers;

(9) Brake system components including drums, linings, cylinders, hoses and governor;

(10) Axle seals;

(11) Doors and mirrors;

(12) Emergency equipment;

(13) Fuel tanks;

(14) Air/electrical lines and connectors;

(15) Fifth wheel assembly;

(16) Trailer support assembly or landing gear;

(17) Battery;

(18) In-cab brake system components;

(19) Gauges;

(20) Windows/wipers;

(21) Heater/defroster;

(22) Panel lights;

(23) Controls; and

(24) Seat belts.

(d) In addition to (c) above, each applicant for a passenger vehicle endorsement shall inspect the following items on his/her vehicle to ensure that all items are present and functional:

(1) Fire extinguisher;

(2) Passenger entry doors;

(3) Emergency exits; and

(4) Seats and interior.

#4901, eff 8-3-90; amd by #5764, eff 12-28-93; ss by #6338, eff 9-25-96; ss by #8182, INTERIM, eff 9-25-04, EXPIRED: 3-24-05

New. #8405, eff 8-2-05

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