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The Ultimate New Truck Pre-Delivery Inspection Checklist: Ensuring Your New Truck Is Perfect
Introduction
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) have become essential safety features in modern commercial fleet vehicles, helping to prevent accidents, reduce severity of collisions, and improve overall road safety. These sophisticated systems use sensors, cameras, and radar technology to assist drivers in navigation, collision avoidance, and maintaining safe driving practices.
This comprehensive checklist is designed to help fleet managers, maintenance technicians, and drivers verify the proper functionality of ADAS components. Regular testing and verification of these systems is critical for safety compliance, risk management, and ensuring the full benefit of these advanced technologies. As ADAS technologies evolve and become more complex, systematic verification becomes increasingly important for fleet operations.
Vehicle Information
Pro Tips for ADAS Functionality Testing
- Clear Test Area: Always perform dynamic ADAS tests in a controlled environment with minimal traffic, such as an empty parking lot or closed course. Ensure adequate space and safe conditions for braking tests and lane departure simulations.
- Clean Sensors First: Before testing any ADAS function, ensure all sensors, cameras, and radar units are clean and free of debris. Even minor obstructions can significantly impact system performance.
- Check for Software Updates: Verify that the vehicle's ADAS software is current. Manufacturers regularly release updates that improve functionality and fix known issues.
- Document Failures in Detail: If an ADAS component fails testing, document the exact circumstances, error messages, and behavior observed. This information is crucial for proper diagnosis and repair.
- Post-Repair Verification: Always perform a complete ADAS functionality check after any repair that could affect these systems, including windshield replacement, front-end collision repair, or alignment service.
Forward Collision Warning/Mitigation
Lane Departure Warning/Prevention
Blind Spot Monitoring
Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking Assistance Systems
Backup Camera System
Automatic Emergency Braking
Driver Monitoring Systems
Traffic Sign Recognition
ADAS Calibration Status
ADAS Testing Procedures
Follow these step-by-step procedures to safely and effectively test the functionality of key ADAS systems. Always conduct tests in a safe, controlled environment.
Forward Collision Warning Test
- Find a safe, controlled testing area with minimal traffic
- Use a soft target (foam obstacle or special testing equipment)
- Approach the target at gradually increasing speeds (start at 10 mph)
- Note the distance at which visual warning activates
- Note the distance at which audible warning activates
- If equipped with AEB, test at manufacturer's recommended speed
- Verify system disengages when driver applies brakes
- Test with different sized objects if possible
Lane Departure Warning Test
- Drive on a road with clear lane markings at manufacturer-specified speed
- Gradually drift toward lane marking without using turn signal
- Verify visual warning activates before crossing lane marking
- Verify audible/haptic warning activates when crossing lane
- For Lane Keep Assist, allow vehicle to drift and confirm steering correction
- Verify system doesn't activate when using turn signal
- Test system in various lighting conditions if possible
- Verify system can be temporarily overridden with steering force
Blind Spot Monitoring Test
- Drive in an area with minimal traffic or use a controlled environment
- Have another vehicle slowly approach and enter blind spot area
- Verify indicator illuminates in appropriate mirror/dashboard
- Activate turn signal toward occupied blind spot
- Verify enhanced warning (audible/flashing) if equipped
- Test with various vehicle sizes (car, truck, motorcycle if possible)
- Verify system works at different speeds within operating range
- Check cross-traffic alert by backing up with vehicle approaching
Adaptive Cruise Control Test
- Drive on a road with light to moderate traffic
- Set cruise control to appropriate testing speed
- Approach slower moving vehicle at safe distance
- Verify vehicle slows automatically to maintain set following distance
- When lane clears, verify vehicle returns to set speed
- Test each following distance setting if adjustable
- For stop & go systems, test in slow traffic that comes to complete stop
- Verify system disengages when brake is applied
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Certification
ADAS Functionality Verification
I hereby certify that I have tested all applicable ADAS components according to this checklist and manufacturer specifications. All issues have been documented for repair or recalibration as noted below.
Defects & Recalibration Requirements
Calibration Requirements Guide
The following outlines when ADAS recalibration is typically required. Always consult manufacturer guidelines for specific requirements by vehicle make/model.
Camera Recalibration Triggers
- Windshield replacement or repair
- Forward camera removal or replacement
- Suspension component replacement or alignment
- After collision repair (front end)
- Error codes or warnings related to camera systems
- Visible misalignment of camera mounting
- Inconsistent or inaccurate ADAS functionality
- Software updates affecting camera systems
Radar Recalibration Triggers
- Bumper removal, replacement, or repair
- Radar sensor removal or replacement
- Collision involving front, rear, or side of vehicle
- Structural repairs to vehicle frame
- Error codes or warnings related to radar systems
- Painting or body work near radar sensors
- Inconsistent or inaccurate ADAS functionality
- After suspension changes or wheel alignment
Ultrasonic Sensor Calibration
- Bumper or panel replacement
- Sensor removal or replacement
- Painting work on or near sensors
- Error codes related to parking systems
- Inconsistent detection of obstacles
- After collision repair affecting sensor mounting areas
- Physical damage to sensor area
- System software updates
Calibration Documentation
- Document date and mileage of calibration
- Record specific ADAS components calibrated
- Note calibration equipment/procedure used
- Keep record of technician performing calibration
- Document software version after updates
- Store pre and post-calibration scan results
- Include calibration in vehicle service history
- Maintain ADAS calibration records for life of vehicle
Conclusion
Implementing this comprehensive ADAS Functionality Checklist is essential for ensuring the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of these critical vehicle systems. Regular inspection and verification of ADAS components not only enhances safety but also provides documentation of system functionality that can be valuable for liability protection, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.
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