Load Securing & Weight Limits Flashcards
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What is a 'Special Types' (STGO) vehicle in the context of oversized loads?
Answer: A vehicle operating under Special Types General Order to carry oversized or overweight loads with certain permissions
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.
What is 'overhang' in the context of load dimensions?
Answer: The extent to which a load projects beyond the front, rear, or sides of the vehicle
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.
Under UK regulations, what is the maximum permitted height for a goods vehicle and load on a public road?
Answer: There is no statutory maximum, but certain roads have height restrictions and drivers must check their route
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.
What must a driver do before transporting a wide or tall load?
Answer: Plan the route to check for low bridges, narrow roads, overhead cables, and obtain necessary movement orders
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.
What is the maximum width for a standard goods vehicle load without special permission?
Answer: 2.9 metres
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.
What is the role of the consignor (sender) in ensuring load safety?
Answer: To provide accurate weight, dimension, and hazard information, and to pack/secure the load appropriately for transport
The consignor has legal duties to provide accurate weight and dimension information, declare hazardous goods appropriately, and ensure goods are packed and prepared safely for transport. The driver and operator can rely on this information being accurate.