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Question 2: May a driver who does not have the necessary experience perform the adjustment under directions issued by telephone by a qualified inspector?

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Section § 396.25: Qualifications of brake inspectors.

Guidance Q&A

Question 2: May a driver who does not have the necessary experience perform the adjustment under directions issued by telephone by a qualified inspector?

Guidance: Yes. A driver is permitted to perform brake adjustments at a roadside inspection providing they are done under the supervision of a qualified brake adjuster and the carrier is willing to assume responsibility for the proper adjustment.

Regulatory Topic: May driver adjust brakes under hone directions from qualified inspector?
Effective Date: Sunday, May 4, 1997
Issued Date: Friday, April 4, 1997