Driving theory book · Vehicle knowledge and manoeuvring
Loads
This chapter helps you understand the key principles of loads.
Chapter summary
This chapter gives you an overview of:
- Heavy loads should be placed low down and secured properly to reduce the risk of injury and instability.
- The book says load restraints must withstand at least 80% of the load weight in the forward direction.
- Maximum authorised mass is the unladen weight plus the maximum load.
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