Checking of accelerating ability
To obtain
proper results
set the engine
at ma-
ximum revs
with
throttle fully
opened and brakes
fully engaged
;
release
then
the brake
controls
quickly.
Do
not operate the clutch
,
during
this checking
.
PaSSing ability (U.S. Standards)
Passing
of a
55 feet
long
truck,
travelling
at
20 m.p.h.
-
Time
5,5 seconds
-
Distance
travelled
339 feet
Passing of a 55
feet
long
truck,
travelling
at
50
m.p.h.
-
Time
6,8 seconds
-
Distance travelled
673 feet
The above includes a
safety
distance of
40
and
100 feet respectively between
the
passing and
pace vehicle at the beginning and end of the
maneuver.
Braking ability
Stopping
distance
from
60 m.p .h.
(solo,
using
the
three
brakes)
Stopping distance from 60
m.p.h.
(with
pillion
,
using
the three
brakes)
11
177
feet
190 feet