In a recent warning issued by the Office of The Traffic Commissioner and the DVSA; both bodies have warned that operators need to change and improve their approach to brake performance testing.
As outlined in the recent edition of the DVSA's 'Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness', it is clearly stated that a metered assessment of both vehicle and trailer performance is required during each safety inspection.
The guide further outlines that in order to measure the individual brake performance and overall brake efficiencies, that…