Road Safety; What To Observe Before Taking Your First Drive; Vehicle Registration; General Inspection - Hobby T 555 FS Owner's Manual

2.3 Road safety

• Before driving, check that the signal and light equipment,
steering and brakes all function properly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check
the brake system and the gas system.
• Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the
front and side windows.
• Passengers may not stay in the alcoves while driving.
• In winter, the roof must be cleared of snow and ice before
driving.
• Regularly check the tire pressure before driving. False tire
pressure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tires or
even lead to a burst tire.
• Children's seats may only be mounted on seats that have a
three-point seat belt installed by the factory.
• Turn the reversible seats in the direction of travel and lock
them. The seats may not be turned while driving.
2.4 What to observe before taking your first
drive

Vehicle registration

Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered.
This also applies to your new motor home. Apply for registration
at your local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
You must show the following when applying for registration:
- registration document, Part II
- insurance coverage
- proof of personal identity or confirmation of registra-
tion by a local authority
- if applicable, power of attorney to register the
vehicle.

General inspection

In accordance with Section 29 of the German Road Traffic
Licensing Regulations, your motor home must undergo a gene-
ral inspection every two years during the first 72 months, after
which a general inspection must be carried out every year. This
general inspection can be carried out by the German Technical
Surveyance Association (TÜV), the German Motor Vehicle Surve-
yance Association (DEKRA) or an officially approved expert.
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