Glossary “vehicle vapor recovery (VVR)” Definition:
Term used for vapor recovery system.

Glossary “vehicle on board radar (VORAD)” Definition:
Vehicle warning system that provides drivers additional reaction time to respond to a potential danger.

Glossary “vehicle preparation” Definition:
The final steps prior to painting, includes cleaning, sanding, stripping, masking, priming, and other related tasks.

Glossary “vehicle retarder” Definition:
Optional type of brake system used to supplement or assist the regular service brakes on a heavy duty truck.

Glossary “vehicle ride height” Definition:
Specified normal distance between the vehicle chassis and a level surface.

Glossary “vehicle traction” Definition:
Term used for traction.

Glossary “vehicle left side” Definition:
This is the steering wheel side on vehicles built for North American roads.

Glossary “vehicle off road (VOR)” Definition:
Vehicle that is out of service for lack of parts to repair it.

Glossary “vehicle engine tests” Definition:
Test involving vehicles being placed into cold rooms at -22¡ãF to -40¡ãF, that are then started after a cold-soak period to test all engine components in a cold-start situation.

Glossary “vehicle identification number (VIN)” Definition:
The vehicle’s identification number, located on the left front of the dashboard, which represents various data such as the model of the vehicle, year, body, style, engine type, and serial number.

Glossary “vehicle inspection report” Definition:
A printed copy of the electronic report of the completed emission test procedure. The report should identify the pass/fail emission levels throughout the test and specific failure points.

Glossary “vehicle classification” Definition:
Any of several standard methods of classifying vehicles such as engine type, body/frame construction, fuel consumption structure, or type of drive. The classifications most common to consumers are the use of body shape, seat arrangement, and number of doors.

Glossary “vehicle construction types” Definition:
Passenger cars of today use one of two types of construction: conventional body-over-frame and unitized or unibody.

Glossary “vehicle dimension manual” Definition:
Guide that gives body and frame measurement from undamaged vehicles.

Glossary “vehicle emission control information” Definition:
The emission control information shown directly on a label on each vehicle.

Glossary “vehicle body clearance” Definition:
The distance from the inside of the inner tire to the spring or other nearest frame or body structure.