Chapter 3 Insights

Weights, dimensions, transport of persons · 102 insights

#51If a motorcycle passenger does not wear a helmet, the responsibility lies with the...

The driver is responsible for ensuring motorcycle passengers wear protective helmets.

#52What do the signs and plates on the rear of the truck indicate?

Vehicles over 12 metres long carry the V-6 plate, and dangerous goods carry the V-11 plate.

#53If a load protrudes from the rear of a passenger car, must it be marked?

Rear-protruding loads on passenger cars must be marked both during the day and at night.

#54The minimum age to travel as a passenger on a motorcycle or moped shall be...

Motorcycle passengers must be at least 12 years old, or 7 if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

#55The front airbag must be deactivated when in the front passenger seat...

Always deactivate the front passenger airbag when installing a rear-facing child seat there.

#56In vehicles not intended for the transport of goods, may the load protrude from the front?

In passenger cars, loads can never protrude from the front or the sides.

#57On an urban road, loading and unloading operations must be carried out...

In urban areas, loading and unloading must follow the times and places set by municipal authorities.

#58In a vehicle over 5 metres long, intended for the transport of goods, an indivisible load may protrude...

On goods vehicles over 5 m, indivisible loads may protrude 2 m front and 3 m rear.

#59Is it permitted to leave the doors or the boot open to increase load capacity?

Driving with doors or boot open to increase capacity is strictly prohibited.

#60Materials that produce dust or may fall must be transported...

Dust-producing or spillable materials must be transported completely and effectively covered.

#61Passengers should get on or off a vehicle...

Passengers should enter or exit vehicles on the side closest to the road's edge.

#62In a 9-seat car including the driver, can 9 children travel?

A nine-seat car can only carry eight passengers, regardless of age.

#63On motorcycles, what is mandatory to take into account regarding the luggage being transported?

Secure luggage on motorcycles to maintain stability and safety.

#64On vehicles less than one metre wide, the load must not protrude beyond the rear by more than...

Loads on narrow vehicles must not protrude more than 0.25 meters at the rear.

#65When the load protrudes from a vehicle, is it mandatory to signal it with the panel shown in the image?

Signal rear-protruding loads with a panel only if it exceeds the vehicle's rear.

#66As a general rule, can the customers of a taxi providing public passenger service travel without wearing the seat belt?

All taxi passengers must wear seat belts at all times.

#67You are driving a passenger car towing a trailer with a MAM of less than 750 kg, in which goods are being transported. Regarding load distribution, must you take special precautions?

Ensure trailer loads are well distributed and securely fastened.

#68Can an adult carry a passenger on a bicycle which, by design, cannot be occupied by more than one person?

Adults can carry a child under seven in a special seat on a bicycle.

#69Is it correct to drive a van with the rear doors ajar and the load protruding 10% of the vehicle's length?

Driving with open rear doors is prohibited.

#70During the day, in clear weather and under normal visibility conditions, how should the load that protrudes from the front of the vehicle be signalled?

Front-protruding loads do not need to be signaled during the day.

#71What does this panel on a vehicle indicate?

The panel indicates when a load protrudes from the rear of a vehicle.

#72How shall we signal a load that protrudes from the rear of a passenger car?

Mark rear-protruding loads with a regulatory panel during the day.

#73Where is it preferable to carry the load?

Preferably carry loads in the boot of the vehicle for safety.

#74The mandatory panel to indicate a load protruding from the rear, may it be replaced in any case?

The rear load signaling panel cannot be replaced by any other device.

#75Loads that protrude from the rear of the vehicle, are they to be marked with this panel?

Mark rear-protruding loads with a panel and red light at night.

#76A child under 12 years old, how many seats will they occupy if travelling in a passenger car?

Every passenger, regardless of age, occupies one full seat.

#77Must a load that protrudes from the rear of a car be signalled?

Rear-protruding loads must be signaled with a panel and possibly a red light.

#78If your vehicle is heavily loaded...

Heavy loads affect vehicle consumption, braking distance, and stability.

#79In a passenger car, where will we preferably place the load?

Preferably place loads in the boot to ensure passenger safety.

#80Can bicycles tow a trailer?

Bicycles can tow trailers if they meet specific weight and safety conditions.

#81As a general rule, may a minor travel in the front seat of the vehicle?

Minors under 135 cm must sit in the rear seats using proper restraints.

#82Can a moped carry luggage that protrudes laterally?

Mopeds can carry loads that protrude laterally up to 50 cm.

#83If in a van the load cannot be transported entirely inside the vehicle, may we drive with the rear door open?

Driving with open rear doors in a van is prohibited.

#84Can a child whose height is less than 1.35 metres travel, as a general rule, in the front seat of the vehicle using only the approved seat belt?

Minors under 135 cm cannot travel in the front seat without proper restraints.

#85When unloading goods from this vehicle, where can we place the goods?

Unloading must not obstruct the road, hard shoulder, or pedestrian areas.

#86A child under 12 years old travelling in the back seat, how many seats do they occupy?

Every child under 12 occupies one full seat in a vehicle.

#87If you intend to transport a load in your vehicle that does not fit inside the trunk, can you drive with the tailgate open?

Driving with the tailgate open is not permitted.

#88Can more people than authorized be transported in the vehicle?

Transport only authorized numbers of people as per the vehicle's registration.

#89When must the passenger airbag be disconnected?

Disconnect the passenger airbag when using a rear-facing child seat.

#90May a child 130 centimeters tall occupy the rear seats of the vehicle?

Children 130 cm tall can travel in the back seat with proper restraints.

#91In a passenger car, how much can an indivisible load protrude laterally?

Indivisible loads in passenger cars cannot protrude laterally at all.

#92Can a minor travel in the front seats of the vehicle?

Minors over 135 cm can travel in the front seat with an adult seat belt.

#93In a passenger car, how much may the load protrude laterally?

Passenger car loads cannot protrude laterally under any circumstances.

#94On a passenger car, may the load on the roof rack project laterally?

Roof rack loads on passenger cars cannot project laterally.

#95As a general rule, can a minor of less than 1.35 m in height ride in the front seat of the vehicle with the approved seat belt?

Minors under 135 cm cannot travel in the front seat.

#96If we cannot place all the luggage in the boot, can we do so inside the passenger compartment?

Load may be placed inside the vehicle if it does not obstruct safety.

#97If your car is carrying a load that protrudes from the rear, will you have to mark it with this panel?

Mark rear-protruding loads with a panel; it's mandatory.

#98A minor measuring 1.40 metres, can they travel in the front passenger seat?

Minors measuring 1.40 m can travel in the front seat using a seat belt.

#99If we drive at night with a truck whose load protrudes both at the front and the rear, how shall we mark it?

Mark protruding loads at night with specific lights and panels.

#100As a general rule, may a minor under 1.35 m in height travel in the front seat?

Minors under 135 cm must use rear seats unless exceptions apply.