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be observed; or

              1.1.2.  On a part of the chassis of the vehicle type for which the LPD is intended; this part shall be representative of the vehicle type(s) in question; or

              1.1.3.  On a rigid test bench.

              1.2.  In the case of paragraphs 1.1.2. and 1.1.3. the parts used to connect the LPD to part of the vehicle chassis or bodywork or to the rigid test bench shall be equivalent to those which are used to secure the LPD when it is installed on the vehicle.

              2.  Test conditions for vehicles

              2.1.  The vehicle shall be positioned on a horizontal, rigid and smooth surface.

              2.2.  The steered wheels shall be in the straight‑ahead position.

              2.3.  The tyres shall be inflated to the pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

              2.4.  The vehicle may, if necessary to achieve the test forces required in paragraphs 2.8. and 14.4., be restrained by any method, this method to be specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

              2.5.  Vehicles equipped with hydropneumatic, hydraulic or pneumatic suspension or a device for automatic levelling according to load shall be tested in the normal unladen running condition specified by the manufacturer.

              2.6.  Semi-trailers shall be positioned such that the load platform is essentially horizontal.

  [1] Although a 'Partially Completed Vehicle' (for example a 'Chassis-cab') is not required to comply with this vehicle standard, the completed vehicle may be required by a law of a state or territory to comply with this standard or any later version in force when the vehicle is completed (e.g. to comply with the ADR as it applies to the design and construction of a completed vehicle for use in transport on public roads).
     [*] Former titles of the Agreement:
 Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958 (original version);
 Agreement concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, done at Geneva on 5 October 1995 (Revision 2).
 [2]  As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document
 ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6- www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html
 [3]  The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.6 - www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html.
 [4]  Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see
 approval provisions in the Regulation).
 [5]  Strike out what does not apply
 [6]  Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see
 approval provisions in the Regulation).
 [7]  Strike out