Vehicle Loading

Vehicle loading tests your knowledge of carrying passengers and cargo safely and legally — and the rules are more specific than most candidates expect. This category covers roof racks, towing, the effect of a heavy load on braking and handling, and the legal requirements around securing loads. Key rules include: your load must not extend more than 1 metre in front of the vehicle or more than 2 metres behind it without proper marking. An unsecured load that falls from your vehicle is your legal responsibility. Overloading a vehicle significantly increases stopping distances and reduces steering control. Questions about towing caravans and trailers are also common: maximum towing speed on a single carriageway, the rules about trailer brakes, and what to do if a caravan starts to snake. Vehicle loading also appears in the context of fuel efficiency — a roof rack increases wind resistance even when empty. Work through all 60 questions to master this category.