What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?
Official question from the Israeli Ministry of Transport pool · Category: Know Your Vehicle
- You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.
- You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.
- You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.
- You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.