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Safety Checklist
CA4WDC Safety Requirements
Checklist
All vehicles must be maintained to conform to highway
safety standards, as well as meet the minimum requirements listed below:
- Roll bar or full cage or factory hard top
- Parking brake or Micro-Lock (functional)
- Tow strap or rope. No chains
- First aid kit (what do you want when you are hurt?)
- Jack capable of lifting the vehicle and a tool capable of removing
lug nuts (don't forget your wheel locks)
- Spare tire equal to or within 3 inches of existing tires on the vehicle;
no temporary spares (measured at the outside diameter)
- Fire extinguisher with gauge indicating good, appropriately stored
(not a missile hazard)
- Seat belts for all passengers
- Antennas must not exceed 4'6" (54") measured from mount
on body, bumper, etc.
- Adequate attachment points front and rear, i.e., tow hooks, receiver,
etc. Tow balls are generally rated for only 2,000 pounds, and that is
when hooked to a trailer. They can come off with devastating results.
Use with caution.
- Battery hold downs; no bungie cords
This list should be used whenever club members are participating in CA4WDC
sponsored events. If members do not have the required equipment, the members
may not be allowed on the trails by CA4WDC safety committee personnel.
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