Division 3.5.3.5 First low speed test

Perform the first measurement at low speed. It shall be ensured that:

1. i..

   the vehicle is driven through the measurement section along a straight line as straight as possible

2. ii..

   the average driving speed is in accordance with 3.5.1 of this Annex for the measurement section and the preceding stabilisation section

3. iii..

   the stability of the driving speed inside the measurement sections and the stabilisation sections is in accordance with 3.10.1.1 item vii. of this Annex

4. iv..

   the stability of the measured torque inside the measurement sections and the stabilisation sections is in accordance with 3.10.1.1 item viii. of this Annex

5. v..

   the beginning and the end of the measurement sections are clearly recognizable in the measurement data via a recorded trigger signal (opto-electronic barriers plus recorded GPS data) or via use of a DGPS system

6. vi..

   driving at the parts of the test track outside the measurement sections and the preceding stabilisation sections shall be performed without any delay. Any unnecessary manoeuvres shall be avoided during these phases (e.g. driving in sinuous lines)

7. vii..

   the maximum time for the low speed test shall not exceed 20 minutes in order to prevent cool down of the tires.