What equipment must work before you drive:

• Brakes
• Speedometer
• Turn Signals
• Windshiel intact
• Horn
• Tires in good condition
• Seat Belts
• Driver and Front passenger side Windows
• Emergency Flashers

Before starting your vehicle, what must you adjust and prepare.

• Adjust seat
• Adjust steering wheel
• Adjust rearview mirror
• Adjust outside mirrors
• Check turn signals
• Check brakes

Tire Safety To Dos

• Professional locations check for free
• Check Tire Pressure with a pressure gauge (the door jam says what the PSI should be).
• Check the tire tread using the penny test. (Lincolns head should be partially covered)

Seat Belt Laws

• Must have lap and shoulder belt properly adjusted and fastened.
• If only a lap belt, it must be properly adjusted and fastened.
• The driver is responsible to ensure everyone is wearing their seatbelt
• Children under 5 years must use a child car seat
• Children under 12 years old may not be in the front passenger's seat because of the airbag

Travel Information System

Dial 511* to learn about travel conditions right now. (also az511.com)

They update about the following:

• Traffic conditions
• Transit
• Airports
• Tourism
• Metro Region Quick Reports
• Construction and Work Zones

Truck and Trailer rules:

COVER and SECURE LOADS

Vehicle Equipment Requirements

• Working breaks
• Safety belts (1972 or newer)
• Child Safety Seats (under 8 years)
• Head Restraints
• Muffler
• Air Pollution Control (1967 or newer)
• Front seat Windows and Windshields
• Rearview Mirrors
• Horns and warning device
• Re lights and flashers