Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 513 / 574

¿Se puede realizar la operación de carga y descarga con el motor en marcha?
May loading and unloading be carried out with the engine running?
- ANo.No.
- BSí, si tengo la marcha atrás puesta.Yes, if I have reverse gear engaged.
- CSí, si tengo el freno de mano accionado.Yes, if I have the handbrake on.
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Correct answer
- ANo.No.
Explanation
When the driver leaves their seat, as during loading and unloading, they must stop the engine, switch off the ignition and leave the parking brake on. Having reverse gear engaged or the handbrake on does not make it acceptable to leave the engine running.
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