Fitness Testing covers the following:

Relevant acts and regulations

Motor vehicle act 1988

Standards and procedures

Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989

Testing as per CMV Rule 62

Classes of vehicle

Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)

7500kg. onwards

Medium Commercial Vehicles

3500kg. to 7500kg.

Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)

Up to 3500kg.

Reasons for refusal to start a test

1. The Registration documents do not match with vehicle presented for fitness test.
2. The vehicle or any part or equipment on the vehicle is so dirty that examination is unreasonably difficult.
3. The vehicle is not fit to be driven when necessary to complete the test because of a lack of or leaking Fuel, Oil, Water, Low Tyre Pressure, Over Heating or Vehicles for any other reason.
4. The examiner considers that insecurity of a load or other items would prevent a proper test being carried out - unless the load is secured or removed.
5. The fitness test center asks for the test fee to be paid in advance and this is not done.
6. The vehicle emits substantial quantities of avoidable smoke.
7. A proper examination cannot be carried out because of the inability to open any device - e.g. door, tailgate, boot lid, engine cover or fuel cap - designed to be readily opened.
8. The vehicle's condition is such that, in the opinion of the examiner, a proper examination would involve a risk of injury to any person or damage to the vehicle or other property. This would cover refusal to test a diesel where the engine's maintenance history or condition was suspect.
9. The vehicle has neither Vehicle Registration Mark nor VIN/Chassis Number/Frame Number by which it can be identified or, that all such identifications are illegible or use letters and numbers not normally used in the English language.
10. In addition to the above, an examiner must decline to test a vehicle if it is of such size, weight or configuration that it cannot be properly or safely tested on the approved facilities.
11. Abusive Customers, insisting to enter into the test lane,

Tools for the job

Wire brush Light Mallet Crowbar Inspection Lamp Wind Screen Gauge

Documentation and security

It is vital for all staff to keep Fitness Center documents at the center and for security reasons no one will be allowed to take any items out of the center. Upon discovery of such instance it will result in immediate termination of employment.

Use of the testing manual

Test lane examiners are required to understand the Guidelines for Fitness Testing in Authorized Test Station and comply with the contents of this manual.

Customer Care

All employs must greet customers with upmost care and politeness,

Routine inspection

All designated personals must fallow their tasks daily and if any short comings are noticed they must bring this into the attention of Fitness Center In charge. All staff at all times must comply with Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Spillage

All staff must report any spillage within the entire fitness test center immediately to his in charge.

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