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Pilot car equipment checklist
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A pilot car equipment checklist should cover vehicle condition, visibility equipment, communications, personal protective equipment, required documents, and any role-specific gear. Confirm the exact equipment and specifications with each state DOT or permit office. This checklist does not supply legal sign dimensions, lighting specifications, or a universal kit.
Vehicle and visibility
Check tires, lights, fluids, mirrors, and the condition of any installed equipment. Confirm the required signs, flags, and warning lights for the route with the official source before buying or fitting them.
Communications and personal gear
Prepare the communication equipment agreed by the movement team and confirm required personal safety gear. Keep backup contact information accessible. Inspect any gear that has been stored since the previous job.
Related: Pilot car certification and training · Pilot car safety planning guidelines
Documents and specialized work
Check the permit instructions, credential copies, and insurance records. For high-pole work, get appropriate training and verify the applicable equipment instructions; a general checklist is not a high-pole setup procedure.
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