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TABLE II. Road test distance.
Number of vehicles
Road test distance
being procured
km
(miles)
160
(100)
1 10
320
(200)
11 20
480
(300)
21 30
640
(400)
31 40
800
(500)
41 50
1600
(1000)
51 100
8050
(5000)
101 up
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TABLE III. Test course requirements.
Type of road
Road test distance
Dirt
10 percent
Gravel
30 percent
Improved pavement
60 percent
* 4.3.2.1 Test course. The total test mileage shall be on roads and highways within the general
geographic limits of the place of manufacture and adjoining states. Any special highway permits
required shall be obtained by the contractor. The course shall be arranged to return the vehicle to
the manufacturer's plant at the completion of each 1600 km (1,000 miles), if applicable, or at the
completion of the test otherwise, for inspection and chassis servicing.
* 4.3.2.2 Test loads. The trailer shall be tested for 90 percent of the mileage with the trailer
loaded as specified in 3.4 and for 10 percent of the mileage with the trailer empty. Average
speeds during all road tests shall be as close as possible to those specified in 3.3.
* 4.3.2.3 Road test failure. The vehicle shall successfully complete the entire test. Failure of
the vehicle to successfully complete the test shall be cause for non acceptance of any of the
contract quantity, pending correction of deficiencies and evidence of corrective action which
shall prevent the recurrence of similar deficiencies in the contract quantity. Failure of the vehicle
to successfully complete the test shall not constitute an excusable delay in meeting scheduled
deliveries. The equipment shall be closely monitored throughout the test for interference with
towing operations, and for instability as evidenced by poor tracking or uncontrollable side
slipping, skidding, swerving, or tilting. The equipment also shall be closely monitored for
loosening of parts, interference between parts, leakage of fluids or lubricants, overheating of
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