1. EVD Vehicle Characteristics

2. EVD2 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Weight GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)

3. EVD3 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Weight GVW Distribution Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9) +/- 7% 2/3 1/3

4. EVD4 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Weight Center of Gravity Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)

5. EVD5 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Suspension Axles Rated to carry GVW Springs Rated to carry GVW Wheels Load rated hub Tires Rated to carry GVW Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)

6. EVD6 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Suspension Tires  40 sq. in. Road Contact  4/32 Min. Tread Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)

7. EVD7 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Brakes ABS  Wet/icy roads  Works with disc and drum Auxiliary  NFPA 1901 – 36,000 lbs.  Engine (“Jake”) > 20 mph  Automatic Transmission Retarders  Driveline Retarders Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)

8. EVD8 EVD Vehicle Characteristics  Water/Liquid Surge NFPA 1901 NFPA 1902 Baffling Ref. Unit IV LP 2 (Lesson 9)