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September CMV Safety Review: Five Checks Drivers Should Refresh
A new-month review of brakes, tires, lights, coupling equipment, and emergency gear before fall driving conditions arrive.
Start with safety-critical systems
Drivers should use the carrier’s inspection procedure to confirm brakes, steering, tires, wheels, lights, coupling devices, and emergency equipment are in safe operating condition before departure.
Document defects clearly
Describe the component, location, and symptom precisely and follow the carrier’s repair and reporting process before operating unsafe equipment.
Prepare for seasonal changes
Shorter daylight, rain, fog, and changing temperatures make lighting, wipers, tire condition, and stopping-distance decisions increasingly important.
Educational summaries help you prepare, but official FMCSA and state licensing sources remain the authority for current requirements.
Official sources
49 CFR 392.7 — Equipment, inspection and use ↗49 CFR Part 396 — Inspection, repair, and maintenance ↗ELDT.live independently creates and reviews its content. We do not present practice questions as official examination questions and do not guarantee a licensing result.