Safe behavior instructions for vehicle operators
I. General Provisions
1. The purpose of the Instructions on Safe Conduct for Vehicle Operators (hereinafter referred to as the “Instructions”) is to establish the conduct of the person driving a vehicle (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”) on the premises of the vehicle inspection station (hereinafter referred to as the “VSI premises”) and in the inspection room (hereinafter referred to as the “VSI room”), in order to prevent accidents and/or property damage.
2. In general, vehicle inspections at the TAS facility are conducted without the vehicle operator being directly present during the inspection process; the operator must wait at a location designated by the inspector, except in cases where:
A. when inspecting a vehicle in a TAS facility equipped with an inspection pit (for inspecting brakes, the chassis, and the suspension);
B. when inspecting a Category L vehicle (motorcycle) and the inspector is unable to call on another employee for assistance;
C. Due to the specific characteristics of the vehicle’s operation, certain skills are required (e.g., a vehicle with manual controls, a training vehicle, etc.) and/or the Operator must drive the vehicle himself/herself at the examiner’s request.
3. A driver who, at the request or with the permission of the supervisor, is permitted to drive a vehicle on the TAS premises must also comply with the requirements of Chapter III.
II. General Duties of the Administrator
4. Upon arrival at TAS, the manager must:
4.1 Move toward the TAS facility in an orderly manner using the designated lanes, maintain a safe speed (at walking pace), and do not endanger other road users;
4.2 Stop before entering the TAS premises (at the location indicated by road signs and/or markings), shift into park, turn off the engine, apply the parking brake, and wait for instructions from the inspector;
4.3 Evacuate all passengers and animals from the vehicle (passengers and animals arriving at the TAS facility are not permitted to enter);
4.4 If weather conditions permit, open the vehicle’s windows and doors and ventilate the passenger compartment before presenting the vehicle for inspection;
4.5 To follow the controller’s instructions within the TAS territory;
4.6 Get out of the vehicle and hand over control of the vehicle to the inspector inside the TAS facility.
5. The administrator is prohibited from:
5.1 to open the entrance and/or exit gates himself;
5.2 to enter the TAS premises without authorization;
5.3 Stand under a lift gate;
5.4 to enter and walk around the TAS premises without the supervisor's permission;
5.5 to consume alcoholic beverages, drugs, or other intoxicating substances on company premises, as well as to be intoxicated or under the influence of psychoactive substances (drugs, medications, or other intoxicating substances), smoke in areas not designated for smoking, or use open flames.
6. Before leaving the TAS premises, make sure once again that the vehicle is safe to operate (e.g., that the hood, trunk lid, doors, etc., are securely closed and locked).
7. Review the results of the technical inspection and the conclusions regarding the vehicle’s technical condition and its suitability for use on public roads.
III. Duties of the Manager Directly Involved in the Audit Process
8. A manager who is personally driving a vehicle on the TAS premises (with the inspector’s permission in the cases specified in subsections A, B, and C of Chapter I of these instructions) must comply with the following requirements:
8.1 Sit in the driver's seat, close the doors, and open (roll down) the driver's side window;
8.2 to strictly follow all instructions given by the controller supervising the ride in the TAS facility;
8.3 Start the vehicle only after ensuring that the transmission is in neutral and the parking brake is engaged (pulled, pressed) (for vehicles with a manual transmission) or the gearshift lever is in the “P” (parking) and the parking brake is engaged (drawn, pressed) (for vehicles with an automatic transmission);
8.4 Begin driving only after assessing the vehicle’s handling characteristics, ensuring the safe operation of the the proper functioning of the transmission and brakes, selecting a safe speed (the speed at which a person would walk), and ensuring that there are no people or other obstacles posing a danger in the path of travel or near the vehicle;
8.5 to drive from one workstation to another, to drive over an inspection pit, drive along its ramp, or drive off the inspection pit only with the inspector’s permission and after ensuring that there are no people or other obstacles on the ramp that could endanger safe and controlled movement;
8.6 Stop the vehicle if visibility in the direction of travel is insufficient or if there is any doubt regarding the safety of the maneuver, and resume driving only after ensuring that it is safe to do so and that there are no obstacles to safe driving;
8.7 While driving, take all necessary precautions, do not endanger other people, their property, or the environment; it is prohibited to talk on (or use) a cell phone;
8.8 Stop immediately upon the controller’s command (verbal or by hand signal).
8.9 If you have any doubts about your driving skills or safety, or if you do not understand an inspector’s instructions, you must stop the vehicle and consult the inspector regarding how to proceed;
8.10 In the event of a nationwide quarantine or state of emergency, comply with the applicable instructions.
9. The administrator is prohibited from:
9.1 Do not cross the marked boundaries of the hazardous area inside the TAS facility near the inspection pit or the process inspection equipment installed in the floor;
9.2 crossing the inspection pit in a place not designated for that purpose (crossing is permitted only via the installed footbridges);
9.3 to drive around a parked vehicle or to stop (whether in front of or behind it) without first making sure that its engine is turned off;
9.4 To be in an inspection pit or under a vehicle raised on a lift without the inspector's permission and without wearing a safety helmet.
10. If the Operator does not understand the inspector’s instructions and/or is unable to carry out the actions requested by the inspector, the vehicle inspection at the TAS facility shall be conducted without the Operator’s presence.
IV. The Administrator's Responsibilities
11. The Manager is liable for the consequences of accidents caused by him if they occurred due to the Manager’s fault, and must compensate the affected natural and legal persons for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages in accordance with the procedure established by law.
