Question 1808 · Truck theory test
When driving a car-transporter, what should a driver plan ahead for?
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Correct answer
Low railway bridges.
Official explanation
The driver of a car transporter should be aware of the extra height of the vehicle when it is loaded with the cars, the instability of the vehicle when only the top deck is loaded, and, on articulated car transporters, the fact that front overhang does not follow the line of the cab when turning.
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- Managing risk · Preparing for a Journey
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