Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 4/51)
Character Range: 27314–29892

safety requirements
Note: To allow a vehicle to be operated safely, every aspect of the vehicle needs to be properly designed to minimise the potential for accidents or harm to other road users. This Part sets out various requirements covering the driver's view from, and control of, a vehicle, protection of vehicle occupants and other road users, and other safety features of a more general nature.
 The following terms defined in clause 10.6 are used in this Part:
 ADR   GVM
 approved material mudguard
 Australian Standard pole‑type trailer
 axle   prime mover
 axle group  repeater horn
 B‑double  road train
 driver   single axle
 emergency vehicle
 The following terms defined in section 4 of the Act are used in this Part:
 motor vehicle  road
 trailer

2.1  Steering
 (1) The centre of at least 1 steering control of a motor vehicle must be to the right of, or in line with, the centre of the vehicle.
 (2) A component of the steering system of a motor vehicle that is essential for effective steering of the vehicle must be built to transmit energy by mechanical means only.
 (3) Failure of a non‑mechanical component of the steering system must not prevent effective steering of the vehicle.

2.2  Turning ability
  A motor vehicle must be able to turn both left and right, within a circle not exceeding 25 metres in diameter, measured by the outer edge of the tyre track at ground level.

2.3  Ability to travel backwards and forwards
  A motor vehicle must be capable of being driven both backwards and forwards by the driver when the driver is in the normal driving position.

2.4  External or internal protrusions
 (1) An object fitted to a vehicle must be designed, built and fitted to the vehicle in a way that minimises the likelihood of injury to a person making contact with the vehicle.
 (2) Subclause (1) does not apply to an object fitted to a vehicle if:
 (a) the vehicle was designed before 1 January 1965 and the object was part of the design; or
 (b) the object was fitted to the vehicle before 1 January 1965 in accordance with the law of the place where the object was fitted.

2.5  Driver's view and control of vehicle
 (1) A motor vehicle must be built:
 (a) to allow the driver a view of traffic to its front and sides; and
 (b) with its controls located;
so that the driver can drive it safely.
 (2) The rearmost position of any passenger seat in a motor vehicle must not be located more than 100 millimetres in front of the rearmost position of the driver's seat.

2.6  Seating
  A seat provided for a person to use in a moving vehicle must be