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Loads & towing
Extra weight and equipment can change handling, visibility and clearances. Follow vehicle, trailer and carrier limits rather than estimating.
Understand the decision.
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You load a car for a holiday. What should you ensure?
- The load is secure and within the vehicle's limits
- The vehicle can be overloaded for a short trip
- Loose cases improve cornering
- The rear window can be fully blocked without consideration
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The load is secure and within the vehicle's limits
Loading affects visibility, handling and braking.
Read the reference guidance ↗You fit a roof box. What should you check?
- The vehicle and carrier load limits and secure fitting
- Only that the lid looks level
- Whether it matches the paintwork
- That the engine is more powerful than usual
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The vehicle and carrier load limits and secure fitting
Roof loads need suitable equipment and must remain within rated limits.
Read the reference guidance ↗A roof load increases the height of your vehicle. What should you do?
- Allow for the new height at barriers and bridges
- Use the original height without checking
- Follow any car into a low entrance
- Assume soft luggage cannot hit a structure
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Allow for the new height at barriers and bridges
The driver must account for the full loaded dimensions.
Read the reference guidance ↗ A useful revision routine
- Read the situation and identify the actual decision being asked about.
- Choose an answer without looking at the explanation first.
- Check the explanation and follow its official reference if the rule is unfamiliar.
- Explain the point in your own words, then mix it with other topics.
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