Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 162 / 574

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En un vehículo de menos de 5 metros de longitud destinado al transporte de mercancías, ¿cuánto podrá sobresalir una carga de longitud indivisible por su parte delantera?

On a goods vehicle less than 5 metres long, how far may an indivisible load stick out at the front?

  • AUn tercio de la longitud del vehículo.One third of the vehicle's length.
  • BUn 15% de la longitud del vehículo.15% of the vehicle's length.
  • CNada; solo podrá sobresalir por su parte trasera.Not at all; it may only stick out at the back.
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Correct answer

  • AUn tercio de la longitud del vehículo.One third of the vehicle's length.
Explanation

On vehicles used exclusively to carry goods, an indivisible load may stick out up to 2 metres at the front and 3 at the back. If the vehicle is less than 5 metres long, the maximum overhang at each end, front or back, is one third of its length.

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