FLEETDRIVE
5. Wheel Alignment:
This is the correct angle of a vehicles tyres to
maximise tyre contact under normal driving
conditions. Increased weight causing changes
in suspension travel and geometry, which affects
the angle of the wheel resulting in the reduction
of tyre contact with the road and increased
tyre wear. Incorrect Wheel Alignment and Tyre
Contact affects all facets of vehicle performance,
most importantly safety through diminished
steering responsiveness and braking efficiency.
6. Legal Compliance:
Every vehicle must operate within the weight’s
tolerance specified by the original manufacturer.
Failure to adhere to this deems the vehicle
unroadworthy. And has other potential
consequences including OH+S and insurance
compliance issues.
You can hear more about the effects
of additional weight on a vehicle
at our safety field day at Sandown
Racecourse on May 22 as a feature
of the 2019 Australasian Fleet
Conference & Exhibition, proudly
sponsored by Pedders.
This safety field day is opened to paid
delegates and special guests of AfMA.
The day will also incorporate active
safety demonstrations and provide an
opportunity to drive and experience a
range of electric vehicles (passenger
and commercial).
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