INTRODUCTION VEHICLE SAFETY
Regional Haul
(R05/10) Y53-6033 – 3 –
Vehicle Safety
Make sure your vehicle is in top working condition before
heading out on the road—it is the responsible driver's duty
to do so. Inspect the vehicle according to the “Driver's
Checklist”, page 81.
WARNING! Do not drink 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 acci-
dent—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 cer-
tain medications will seriously impair percep-
tion, reactions, and driving ability. These
circumstances can substantially increase the
risk of an accident and death or personal
injury.
Please remember, this manual is not a training manual. It
cannot tell you everything you need to know about driving
your Peterbilt 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.
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, cel-
lular telephone calls, cellular text messages, reading or
reaching for something on the floor. Minimizing your dis-
tractions 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 ordinances to use
cellular devices while operating the vehicle.
Every new Peterbilt vehicle is designed to conform to all
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable at the
time of manufacture. However, even with these safety
features, continued safe and reliable operation depends
greatly upon regular vehicle maintenance. The vehicle
must be operated within the range of its mechanical capa-
bilities and the limits of its load ratings. (See the tire and
