Seeing their way clear
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HE Monsanto Clear Pass system of rain flaps for spray suppression 3s been specified by Ultramar Golden Eagle on all new vehicles ining its 77-strong fleet.
The oil company operates ERFs and Seddon Atkinson 400s 'rough 25 depots which serve more than 500 retail outlets and a rge number of commercial oil users throughout England.
The decision to specify Clear Pass, it is claimed, came after long!rm tests on two ERF 40ft articulated units. Drivers found conditions ir following motorists improved, as well as vision.
Initially, Clear Pass is to be fitted to four ERFs and three Seddons, ut the system will be installed on all replacement vehicles as part of rolling programme.
The device itself is composed of rain flaps and valances which are lade from thermoplastic backing sheets covered on one side with olyethylene blades. The blades catch water and return it to the road Jrface instead, preventing it from spraying up.