Question 1259 · Truck theory test
What is the maximum permitted side-load overhang in millimetres?
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Correct answer
305 mm.
Official explanation
The maximum side-load overhang normally permitted is 305 millimetres (1 foot). To carry a load with a greater overhang, you need an abnormal load permit, which can be obtained from An Garda Síochána.
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