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Trial Requirement Supporting Evidence Required Requirement A-Double 36.5m Bedfordale Hill Access Trial Supporting Evidence Requirements and Eligibility Checklist
Question I would if and theutilise an Vehicleslike mustto be know fitted with auxiliary braking system when descending outcome of the 36.5 metre Road Bedfordale Hill. Drivers must be familiar with the operation of the auxiliary Train trial results, upparticular and down braking system. Bedfordale and Greenmount Hills are going tobebefitted published Prime movers must with an Antilock Braking System (ABS)many or Electronic publicly. And also, how Braking System (EBS). WATrailers operators are permitted must be fitted with a Trailer for Braking System (TEBS) with a theElectronic Greenmount Trial?
Rollover Stability System (RSS). Vehicles must be fitted with a driver fatigue and distraction monitoring system with appropriate governance in place to ensure events are managed effectively. One forward facing camera and one rearfacing camera must be mounted on the WireLess weight monitoring prime mover and must operate in accordance with the Hill Descent Monitoring (HDM) Video Recording Requirements available on the Access Trials page on the Main Roads website. The rearfacing camera must be positioned on the driver’s side of the prime mover. The prime mover must be fitted with an engine that meets emission standards as specified in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 80/03 - Emission Control for Heavy Vehicles) 2006 (equivalent to Euro 5 Standards).
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Response from Written confirmation fromMain vehicle Road’s Spokesperson manufacturer confirming Bedfordale Hill auxiliary Access Trial Update braking system is fitted ; and The 36.5 metre double road train trial on YES ☐ Training records or Standard Operating Bedfordale Hill commenced in March 2020 Procedures that demonstrate drivers are trainedcontinues in the operation theavailable auxiliary and toofbe for any transport braking system. operator who would like to participate, subject to Written confirmation from vehicle YES ☐ has been meeting the eligibility criteria. The trial manufacturer. implemented for an initial 12-month period and Written confirmation from trailer YES ☐ currently manufacturer.there are five 36.5 metre double road trains participating. Outcomes will be reviewed Written confirmation from the system
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towards the end of the initial trial period and the transport industry will be advised of the ongoing access arrangements on Bedfordale Hill resulting from the trial. Greenmount Hill Trial Update The 36.5 metre double road train trial on Greenmount Hill is a limited trial that was approved due to exceptional circumstances and is considered a ‘proof of concept trial’ for future exceptional circumstances. The limited trial includes one operator transporting fresh fruit and vegetables from Adelaide to Perth. The 36.5 metre access on Greenmount Hill will only be approved in future where exceptional circumstances warrant the access. To keep up-to-date about current access trials that are available to the transport industry in WA, please visit the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
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