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Cardan Shaft Park Brake (CSB)
1.
Do you feel that drivers of vehicles fitted with a CSB are more aware of the limitations of this type of park brake compared to other park brakes? For example, are they more cautious when working on or around the vehicle if parked on a slope?
Don't know or unsure
Yes
No
2.
Are you doing anything to make drivers more aware of the limitations of a CSB, and if so, what are you doing?
3.
Have you experienced or do you know of any roll-away incidents with vehicles fitted with CSB in the last two years?
Yes, I know of roll-away incidents in the two years
No, I'm unaware of any roll-away incidents in the last two years
4.
Are you needing to do any additional work on CSB fitted vehicles between your previous service interval frequencies and COF inspections? I.e. are drivers reporting issues with the operation and performance of CSB's.
Yes
No
5.
Given the increased focus on CSBs, are you consciously avoiding purchasing vehicles fitted with a CSB when considering fleet replacements?
Yes
No
6.
Is there a particular vehicle task that you feel a CSB vehicle has a higher risk factor, and if there is, what is that task.
7.
Are you engaging more with service providers to make sure CSB's are services in accordance with manufacturer's instructions?
Yes
No
8.
Apart from the safety alerts, warning labels in cabs and modified brake test at COF, do you think anything else should be done to minimise risk with CSB, if so so, what do you recommend be done?