LGV Load Securing & Weight Limits 4

Question 1

What is a 'Special Types' (STGO) vehicle in the context of oversized loads?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle operating under Special Types General Order to carry oversized or overweight loads with certain permissions

Answer

STGO (Special Types General Order) vehicles operate outside normal size and weight limits under specific conditions. They may carry abnormal loads, have category limits (1, 2, or 3), and may require police escorts, advance notice, and speed restrictions.

Question 2

What is 'overhang' in the context of load dimensions?

Accepted Answer

The extent to which a load projects beyond the front, rear, or sides of the vehicle

Answer

Overhang refers to how far a load extends beyond the front, rear, or sides of the vehicle body. Excessive overhang creates hazards for other road users and is subject to legal limits and marking requirements.

Question 3

Under UK regulations, what is the maximum permitted height for a goods vehicle and load on a public road?

Accepted Answer

There is no statutory maximum, but certain roads have height restrictions and drivers must check their route

Answer

Unlike some countries, the UK does not have a single statutory maximum vehicle height for public roads. However, many roads have locally imposed height restrictions. Drivers must know their vehicle height and check for restrictions on their route.

Question 4

What must a driver do before transporting a wide or tall load?

Accepted Answer

Plan the route to check for low bridges, narrow roads, overhead cables, and obtain necessary movement orders

Answer

For wide or tall loads, drivers must check the planned route for clearance restrictions (bridges, cables, tunnels), obtain any required movement orders or police notifications, and may need to travel at restricted speeds or with escorts.

Question 5

What is the maximum width for a standard goods vehicle load without special permission?

Accepted Answer

2.9 metres

Answer

The standard maximum width for a goods vehicle is 2.55 metres (or 2.6 metres for refrigerated vehicles). Loads or vehicles exceeding 2.9 metres require police notification and loads over 3.0 metres require special authorization.

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LGV Load Securing & Weight Limits 4