PART 1: INTRODUCTION
SAFETY SIGNALS
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Another place to learn more about trucking is a local truck
driving school. Contact one near you to find out what
kinds of instruction it offers.
Federal agencies such as The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration also have information and various
agencies in state governments are sources for regulations
that differ from state to state.
Safety Signals
A number of alerting messages are in this manual. Please
read and follow them. They are there for your protection
and information. These messages can help you avoid
injury to yourself and others, as well as prevent costly
damages to the vehicle.
Key symbols and “signal words” are used to indicate what
kind of message is going to follow. Pay special attention to
instructions prefaced by symbols and the signal words
“WARNING”, “CAUTION”, and “NOTE”. Please do not
ignore any of these alerts.
WARNING
When you see this word, the message that fol-
lows is especially vital. It signals a
potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in an injury or death. This message will tell
you what the hazard is, what can happen if you
don't heed the warning, and how to avoid it.
Example:
WARNING! Never carry additional fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. Such containers, full or
empty, may leak, explode or cause a fire in the
event of a collision.
CAUTION
Signals a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in property or
vehicle damage.
Example:
CAUTION: Continuing to operate your vehicle
with insufficient oil pressure will cause seri-
ous engine damage.
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