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Definitions

Regulatory Department/Authority, Local Government Department responsible for
Standard Agency setting and monitoring roadworthiness standards.

Routine Test Testing process undertaken by the above authority,
periodically, to test for roadworthiness.

Defect A fault with any part of the vehicle or component(s)
whereby there is a shortcoming in its intended use
that requires repair prior to return to service.

Rolling Road Static brake testing apparatus

Defects per Vehicle Total defects identified on any one vehicle
(Average per vehicle = all defects / total vehicles
inspected)

Clearance Rate Number of defects cleared at source (i.e. before the
vehicle is signed off as roadworthy)
Percentage = defects cleared / total defects
identified.

Intervention To effect a repair or replacement or any kind of
engineering maintenance.

Global Maintenance Standard: Vehicle Safety Inspection 13