Maryland, Virginia, and the District all have their own rules regarding emissions and the condition of the motor vehicles on their roads. Here is a look at why regularly-scheduled vehicle inspections matter so much.
Even if you don’t manage an auto fleet or manage a trucking company, it is still essential to get all of your vehicles inspected. Many families these days own multiple cars and trucks. Maryland, Virginia, and the District all have their own rules regarding emissions and the condition of the motor vehicles on their roads. Here is a look at why regularly-scheduled vehicle inspections matter so much.
Brakes
One of the most critical parts of any vehicle is the brake system. Without your brakes being in good working order, your vehicle shouldn’t be on the road. Safety inspections can determine if there is something wrong with your brakes. The car should be able to slow down or stop as easily as it can speed up based on the driver’s control. Test the brakes at a relatively low speed, such as 30 mph, and then test them again at highway speed. If the brake pads are too worn down, then it is time to replace them.
E-Brakes
Along with your vehicle’s brakes, you should ensure that the E-brakes, or emergency brakes, are also operational. See if the car will roll down a hill while on neutral gear. Pull the E-brake and see if the vehicle comes to a complete stop. If it doesn’t, then it’s time to take your vehicle in for another round of vehicle inspections.
Bumpers
For the most part, you can see if the bumpers are intact by merely looking at them. Look at both the front and back bumpers. If they are damaged, then they need to be repaired or replaced.
Horns
Also, make sure that your horn works. If it is too quiet, then it might need to be made louder than it already is.
Seatbelts
Many states, but not all of them, require the wearing of seatbelts. Regardless, each belt in your car must be inspected for how reliable they are. Seatbelts protect drivers and passengers alike.
Defrosters and Heating Systems
In cold weather, your car’s windshields will be covered in frost. That ice and sleet can obscure the vision of everyone inside the vehicle. That’s why the defrosters and heating systems need to be inspected to ensure that they are still working. This is why safety inspections are so necessary.
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