Question 480 · Car theory test
How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle?
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Correct answer
By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carried.
Official explanation
The maximum permitted weight of a vehicle is the sum of the unladen weight of the vehicle plus the maximum load that may be carried in it. It is an offence to overload a vehicle, as it reduces your ability to control it effectively.
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