Do you need to inspect fewer items on a combination vehicle than on a single vehicle?

When operating a combination vehicle, the inspection requirements generally do not decrease compared to those for a single vehicle. In fact, a combination vehicle often presents additional complexity and potential failure points due to its multiple components, including the tractor and trailer. Each part of the combination vehicle must be thoroughly inspected to ensure safe operation. This encompasses checking the coupling mechanism, lights, brakes, tires, and overall structural integrity.

The necessity to inspect all elements thoroughly for safety and compliance makes it clear that inspections on combination vehicles actually can be more comprehensive than those on single vehicles. Thus, the assertion that fewer items need to be inspected on combination vehicles is not accurate.