Interpretation ID: nht93-5.44

TYPE: Interpretation-NHTSA

DATE: August 2, 1993

FROM: Jane L. Dawson -- Specifications Engineer, Thomas Built Buses, Inc.

TO: Charlie Hott -- NHTSA

TITLE: None

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 2/14/94 from John Womack to Jane L. Dawson (A42; Std. 111)

TEXT:

As a follow-up to our recent phone conversation, please provide a written response to the following questions concerning FMVSS 111:

Are we required to certify that the mirror system HAS THE ABILITY to be adjusted for viewing of the cylinders by a 25th percentile female or to certify that the mirror system HAS BEEN adjusted?

Are the outside rearview mirrors required to view the area STRAIGHT DOWN from the mirrors and 200' rearward?

Thanks for your cooperation.