Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 173 / 574

El 'peso en carga' que realmente lleva un vehículo no debe superar:

The 'laden weight' that a vehicle actually carries must not exceed:

  • AEl doble de la tara.Twice the unladen weight.
  • BLa masa máxima autorizada (MMA).The maximum authorised mass (MAM).
  • CNo tiene límite si la carga va sujeta.There is no limit if the load is secured.
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Correct answer

  • BLa masa máxima autorizada (MMA).The maximum authorised mass (MAM).
Explanation

The loaded vehicle may not exceed its MAM; overloading affects braking, stability and the tyres.

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