LGV Load Securing & Weight Limits

Question 1

What is the maximum gross weight for a standard two-axle rigid goods vehicle?

Accepted Answer

18 tonnes

Answer

24 tonnes

Answer

26 tonnes

Answer

32 tonnes

Question 2

What is the maximum gross weight for a standard five-axle articulated lorry in the UK?

Accepted Answer

44 tonnes (on roads suitable for higher weight vehicles, otherwise 40 tonnes)

Answer

40 tonnes

Answer

38 tonnes

Answer

50 tonnes

Question 3

Under the load securing guidelines, what is the minimum friction coefficient (μ) assumed for cargo on a dry flatbed?

Accepted Answer

0.3

Answer

0.5

Answer

0.2

Answer

0.4

Question 4

What is the minimum forward restraint required for cargo under UK load securing guidelines?

Accepted Answer

At least 80% of the cargo weight

Answer

At least 100% of the cargo weight

Answer

At least 50% of the cargo weight

Answer

At least 60% of the cargo weight

Question 5

What does 'plating weight' on an LGV refer to?

Accepted Answer

The maximum weight shown on the manufacturer's plate, which the vehicle is designed to carry

Answer

The weight of the chassis only

Answer

The weight of the cab and engine

Answer

The recommended load weight

Question 6

What happens if a police officer or DVSA examiner finds a vehicle is overloaded at a weigh bridge?

Accepted Answer

They can issue a prohibition, require weight to be removed before continuing, and impose a fine

Answer

They can only issue an advisory notice

Answer

They must allow the vehicle to continue to its destination

Answer

The load must be transferred to another vehicle immediately in all cases