Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03056:body:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L03056
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 28275–31136

air brake tubing or hose or vacuum brake tubing or hose or hydraulic power tubing or hose and be so fitted to the vehicle as to prevent chafing, kinking or other mechanical damage under normal motion of the parts to which they are attached.
17.                                      REVERSE GEAR
All motor vehicles, excepting non-enclosed LE vehicles with an 'Unladen Mass' of less than 450 kg and LA; LB; LC; and LD vehicles, must be capable of being so operated by the driver from the normal seating position that they may be propelled both forwards or backwards.
18.                                      SLEEPER BERTHS (NB & NC vehicles only)
18.1.                                Every 'Sleeper Berth' must comply with the following requirements:
18.2.                                Location
It must be located within the cab or immediately adjacent thereto and must be so constructed that the occupant will not be likely to be thrown out in the event of sudden deceleration of the vehicle. It must not be located within the cargo space unless such berth is completely and securely separated from the remainder of the cargo space. It must not be located in any trailer.
18.3.                                Dimensions and Shape
It must be so constructed as to provide, at least, the following internal dimensions: 1,900 mm long measured on the centreline of the longitudinal axis, 530 mm wide for 1,200 mm along the required length and 440 mm wide for the remainder of the required length and 630 mm deep, of generally rectangular shape, except that the horizontal corners and the roof corner may be rounded to radii not exceeding 270 mm.
18.4.                                Ready Exit
It must provide the occupant, without the assistance of other persons, with at least 2 exits at opposite sides of the vehicle, each being at least 450 mm high and 530 mm wide, provided that if the berth space is part of the cab and has a doorway or opening at least 450 mm in one direction and 910 mm in another direction between it and the driving seat, the requirement for 2 exits need not apply.
18.5.                                Communication with Driver
18.5.1.                          Unless it is located within the driver's cab or is provided with a direct entrance thereto means must be provided to enable its occupant to communicate with the driver.
18.5.2.                          Such means may include telephones, speaker tubes, buzzers, pull cords, or other mechanical or electrical means.
18.6.                                Protection against Exhaust System and 'Fuel System 17/00'
It must not be so located as to permit the ready entrance of gases from the exhaust system. It must not be so located as to be overheated or damaged by reason of its proximity to the exhaust system or so located that defects in the 'Fuel System 17/00' would result in