Overhanging Load Flashcards
(24 cards)
Max width of a car?
2.55m
What is the max width of a car on an unpaved road?
2.20m
Max height of a car?
4m
Max length of a car?
12m
Max length of a car+trailer?
18m
Difference between divisible and indivisible load
Divisible: Can be made smaller by disassembling. E.g. groceries
Indivisible: Cannot be made smaller and cannot be disassembled. E.g. ladders
Can divisible load project from the front of the car?
No, only indivisible load can
How much can indivisible load project from the front of the car?
Max 1m
Can both indivisible and divisible load project from the sides?
Yes
How far can divisible and indivisible loads project from the sides of the car?
Max 0.2m
Can both indivisible and divisible load project from the back?
Yes
How much can divisible and indivisible loads project from the back?
Max 1m
What 2 conditions must be met in order to hang an overhanging load sign to the car?
- Load projects more than 1m from the front or rear of the car
- The load is more than 10cm wide
What colors must the overhanging load signs be at night at the front and rear of the car?
On the front: A white light
On the rear: A red light
In a car, indivisible load can project 1m from the front. Is this the case with trailers?
No, absolutely no load whatsoever can project from the front of a trailer
What is the max width of the trailer including the overhanging load?
Max 3m
In a trailer, how much can divisible load project from the rear?
max 1m
If indivisible load is placed onto a trailer, can it extend beyond 1m from the rear? If so, what is the maximum?
The indivisible load can project a max. Of 5m from the rear axle of the trailer
The legal maximum for an indivisible load projecting from the rear of a trailer is 5m. However, the practical load is dependent on the length of the trailer.
The indivisible load cannot project more than half the length of the trailer from the rear axle.
E.g. if your trailer is 4m long, how far can your indivisible load projecting from the rear axle?
2m maximum.
The trailer is 20m long, are you allowed to have an overhanging rear indivisible load 11m from the rear axle?
No, as the indivisible load can only project a maximum of 10m from the rear axle. Plus, the legal maximum is 5m
Give examples of load carriers
Bikes
Luggage carriers
Load carriers like trucks
What is the maximum that the goods of a load carriers can protrude on each side?
20cm
If the load carrier has goods that cover the license plate, what must be fitted?
A white license plate with the vehicle’s registration number and lights with an approval mark
If the goods cover the rear lights of the vehicle, what 4 types of lights must be fitted?
Red rear lights x2
Red brake lights x2
Red retro reflectors x2
Direction indicators x2
