In a two-year study, a checklane vehicle inspection program is being evaluated as a substitute for a periodic motor vehicle inspection program. The first year's effort, reported here, measured the percent of defective vehicles in two sampled counties and provided a baseline against which to measure the second-year results. The overall failure rate was 47.6%, but this was found to increase markedly with the age of the vehicle. Detailed tables of results for several vehicle systems are presented. As part of the study, a moving stopping test for braking capability was compared with a mechanic's inspection of the brakes.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of the Michigan Trial Substitute Motor Vehicle Inspection Program. First Year Interim


    Contributors:
    J. D. Flora (author) / R. F. Corn (author) / R. L. Copp (author)

    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    18 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English