Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 480 / 574

En un camión de longitud superior a 5 metros, una carga indivisible no podrá sobresalir más de…

On a lorry more than 5 metres long, an indivisible load may not stick out more than…

  • A2 metros por delante y 3 metros por detrás.2 metres at the front and 3 metres at the rear.
  • B3 metros por delante y 2 metros por detrás.3 metres at the front and 2 metres at the rear.
  • CUn tercio de la longitud del vehículo por delante y un tercio por detrás.One third of the vehicle's length at the front and one third at the rear.
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Correct answer

  • A2 metros por delante y 3 metros por detrás.2 metres at the front and 3 metres at the rear.
Explanation

Under Article 15 of the General Traffic Regulations, on goods vehicles more than 5 metres long, indivisible loads such as beams or pipes may stick out up to 2 metres at the front and 3 metres at the rear. On those 5 metres long or less, one third of their length at each end.

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