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by sandworm101 2884 days ago
>> By braking and checking the acceleration, just like a human.

And your robot just lost is license for not performing a proper pre-hill brake check. Large trucks are not cars.

https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/sites/default/files/images/brake...

Then look in this pdf for "En route inspections"

https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/Documents/drive_commer...

From Alberta:

A vehicle inspection at a rest and check stop should include the following: • All lights are clean and in working order. • There are no air leaks. • All the wheels are secure, and tires are properly inflated and are not hot. • There are no broken or loose items on the vehicle. • The load is secure. • The dangerous goods placards are clean and secure (if applicable). • The trailer locking mechanisms are secure and in good condition. • The brakes are properly adjusted.

These procedures assume human eyes. A robot might be able to tick all the boxes via sensors, but that isn't going to be enough to constitute due care when something goes wrong.

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Ok then, same as with the refueling example: Contract that out to the personnel at the truck stop.
Checks are needed ever 3 hours. So if you are stuck in traffic you might have to do them every few miles