Can you drive a truck whose width, including the cargo, exceeds the maximum permissible width?
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Correct answer
C. Yes, but provided you obtain a suitable permit.
Explanation
The question is about driving a lorry whose width together with its load is greater than permitted. You may drive it only after obtaining the appropriate permit - the answer is C.
The Road Traffic Act treats a vehicle whose dimensions, with or without a load, are greater than permitted as an abnormal (oversize or overweight) vehicle, and it may travel only on condition that a permit of the appropriate category is obtained, the conditions stated in it are observed, the required escort is provided and particular caution is exercised. A wide route on its own does not solve anything (answer A) - without a permit the journey is illegal even on a motorway. Nor is it an absolute ban (answer B), because that is what permits are for. Remember that an abnormal vehicle may carry only an indivisible load, except with a category I permit, and the driver must have the permit with them.
Legal basis: Art. 2 point 35a and Art. 64 para. 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)