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Topic: Carrying passengers and loads · Nº 549 / 574

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Si arrastra con su vehículo un remolque cargado de mercancías, en cuanto a la distribución de la carga ¿deberá tomar precauciones especiales?

If your vehicle is towing a trailer loaded with goods, do you need to take special care with how the load is distributed?

  • ASi, la carga debe estar bien distribuida, e ir bien sujeta de forma que se evite su desplazamiento para que no se desestabilice el vehículoYes, the load must be well distributed and firmly secured so that it cannot shift and make the vehicle unstable.
  • BNo, salvo que supere los pesos o dimensiones máximos establecidosNo, unless it exceeds the maximum weights or dimensions allowed.
  • CSi, situar el peso en la parte más trasera del remolque, para que baje el centro de gravedad y aumente la estabilidad del vehículo.Yes, put the weight at the very back of the trailer, to lower the centre of gravity and make the vehicle more stable.
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  • ASi, la carga debe estar bien distribuida, e ir bien sujeta de forma que se evite su desplazamiento para que no se desestabilice el vehículoYes, the load must be well distributed and firmly secured so that it cannot shift and make the vehicle unstable.
Explanation

The load must be spread evenly over the vehicle and secured so that it cannot shift or fall off, either completely or in part.

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