Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01554:body:0:p8
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the point the rider begins to actuate the brake control to the point at which the vehicle reaches a full stop.  For tests where the simultaneous actuation of two controls is specified, the distance travelled is taken from the point the first control is actuated.

       2.24. "Test speed" means the vehicle speed measured the moment the driver begins to actuate the brake control(s).  For tests where the simultaneous actuation of two controls is specified, the vehicle speed is taken from the point the first control is actuated.

       2.25. "Transmission" means the combination of components that provide the functional link between the control and the brake.

       2.26. "Unladen vehicle mass" means the nominal mass of the vehicle as indicated by the manufacturer(s) including all factory fitted equipment for normal operation of that vehicle (e.g. fire extinguisher, tools, spare wheel), plus coolant, oils, 90 per cent of fuel and 100 per cent of other gas or liquids, as specified by the manufacturer.

       2.27. "Vehicle type" means a sub-category of L-category vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:

 (a) The vehicle category, as defined in the Consolidated Resolution (R.E.3);

 (b) The gross vehicle mass, as defined in paragraph 2.12.;

 (c) The distribution of the mass between the axles;

 (d) Vmax;

 (e) A different type of braking device;

 (f) The number and arrangement of the axles;

 (g) The engine type;

 (h) The number and ratios of gears;

 (i) The final drive ratios;

 (j) The tyre dimensions.

       2.28. "Vmax" means either the speed attainable by accelerating at a maximum rate from a standing start for a distance of 1.6 km on a level surface, with the vehicle lightly loaded, or the speed measured in accordance with ISO 7117:1995.

       2.29. "Wheel lock" means the condition that occurs when there is a slip ratio of 1.00.

       2.30. "Emergency braking signal" means logic signal indicating emergency braking specified in paragraphs 5.1.15. to 5.1.15.2. of this Regulation.

       3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

       3.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to braking shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

       3.2. It shall be accompanied by the under mentioned documents in triplicate and by the following particulars:

       3.2.1. A description of the vehicle type with regard to the items specified in paragraph 2.27..  The numbers and/or symbols identifying the vehicle type and the engine type shall be specified;

       3.2.2. A list of components, duly identified, constituting the braking device;

       3.2.3. A diagram of the assembled braking system and an indication of the position of its components on the vehicle;

       3.2.4. Detailed drawings of each component to enable it to be easily located and identified.

       3.3. A vehicle, representative of