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Contribution to implementation of justice in a manner that promotes the confidence of the public in police.  \nABU DHABI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT MISSION  \nRegulate, plan and develop an efficient and well-integrated transport system that serves the public interest by enhancing mobility and delivering safe, secure and environmentally responsible Aviation, Maritime, Public Transport and Highways sectors.  \nThis publication entitled “Abu Dhabi Heavy Vehicle Annual Test Manual” was prepared by the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport. Every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this document is accurate, however this does not guarantee the accuracy, or the completeness and usefulness of the information. Additionally the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport cannot accept liability for any loss or damages of any kind resulting from use of the information or guidance in this document.  \nDOT-ST-FRT-G-15-017-EN  \n Contents  \nIntroduction 2  \nPre-Test Information For Operators of Heavy Commercial Vehicles 3  \nPre-Test Information For Testers of Heavy Commercial Vehicles 8  \nThe Heavy Vehicle Annual Test 9  \nSummary Of The Test Procedures 10  \n1. Vehicle Weights And Dimensions Inspection 14  \n2. Pollution / Smoke Inspection 16  \n3. Driver’s Compartment Area Inspection 18  \n4. Brake Components Inspection (1) 22  \n5. Brake Performance Test Inspection 24  \n6. Steering System Inspection 26  \n7. Suspension Inspection 28  \n8. Brake Components Inspection (2) 30  \n9. Transmission And Engine Inspection 34  \n10. Chassis / Underbody Inspection 35  \n11. Body Condition Inspection 36  \n12. Lights Inspection 38  \n13. Rear / Side Marking Inspection 42  \n14. Tyres And Wheels Inspection 44  \n15. Spare Wheel Inspection 47  \n16. Sideguards And Rear Protection System Inspection 48  \n17. Headlight Aim Inspection 50  \n18. General Items Inspection 51  \nAnnex 1: Glossary Of Terms 54  \nAnnex 2: Tyre Specification 56  \nDoT  Abu Dhabi Heavy Vehicle Annual Test Manual 1  \nIntroduction  \nThis manual provides a consistent standard for the annual testing of heavy vehicles. This standard is aligned with the Police Roadside Enforcement Standards providing consistency to transport operators and drivers at test stations and the roadside. The publication of this manual demonstrates the Abu Dhabi Police’s and Department of Transport’s ongoing commitment to improving road safety at all times.  \nThe manual will be useful for both operators and inspectors of heavy vehicles. The initial part of the manual provides important information for the operators and inspectors respectively prior to a heavy vehicle test.  \nThis manual provides all the details that both an operator and inspector require for the annual test. This includes a summary of the procedures and the detailed sections that relate to the annual test. These detailed sections provide the method of inspection and the reasons for failure.  \nAnnex 1 provides a Glossary of Terms used in the manual that should be read prior to using the manual.  \nThis manual contains the standards that a heavy vehicle has to meet at Annual Test. It is important that a vehicle should not be failed for a defect not included in this document.  \nThe Annual Test Standards will be developed over time. Updated guidance will be published in accordance with the new standards.  \nFor further information or queries about the heavy vehicle Annual Test you can contact the Annual Test helpline on:  \n 600 5 77777  \nThis manual is also available for download in PDF format at the Freight 2030 website:  \n [www.freight2030.ae](www.freight2030.ae)  \nIf you are unsure about any aspect of the manual please contact the Department of Transport at  \n [freight2030@dot.abudhabi.ae](freight2030@dot.abudhabi.ae)  \n2 DoT  ","cbCaiaMj6YHYdPvQ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaMj6YHYdPvQ","pdf",8470935,"English","# Introduction\n# Pre-Test Information For Operators of Heavy Commercial Vehicles\n# Pre-Test Information For Testers of Heavy Commercial Vehicles\n# The Heavy Vehicle Annual Test\n# Summary Of The Test Procedures\n## Vehicle Weights And Dimensions Inspection\n## Pollution / Smoke Inspection\n## Driver’s Compartment Area Inspection\n## Brake Components Inspection (1)\n## Brake Performance Test Inspection\n## Steering System Inspection\n## Suspension Inspection\n## Brake Components Inspection (2)\n## Transmission And Engine Inspection\n## Chassis / Underbody Inspection\n## Body Condition Inspection\n## Lights Inspection\n## Rear / Side Marking Inspection\n## Tyres And Wheels Inspection\n## Spare Wheel Inspection\n## Sideguards And Rear Protection System Inspection\n## Headlight Aim Inspection\n## General Items Inspection\n# Annex 1: Glossary Of Terms\n# Annex 2: Tyre Specification","[{\"question\":\"What is the Annual Test for heavy vehicles in Abu Dhabi?\",\"answer\":\"Heavy vehicles and trailers must pass an annual test to maintain registration. 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