What must you mostly pay attention to when you secure a load to be transported on a moped?
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Correct answer
A. That it is fixed in such a way that it does not affect the stability of the moped.
Explanation
In the photo, there are the handlebars of a motor scooter with a brake lever, a fluid reservoir and a mirror. When you secure a load carried on a moped, you pay attention above all to making sure it does not affect the moped's stability - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires that a load on a vehicle does not affect its stability and does not make driving more difficult. A two-wheeler keeps its balance thanks to movement and your corrections, so weight placed high, far back or on one side changes the centre of gravity - the moped starts to wobble, turns less well and falls over more easily. That is why you secure the load low, close to the centre of the vehicle and symmetrically. Easy access to the contents while riding (answer B) does not matter, because you do not reach for your luggage while riding anyway - your hands must be ready to steer and brake. Air resistance (answer C) is a secondary matter. The load must also not cover the lights or the registration plate.
Legal basis: Art. 61 para. 2 point 2-4 and para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)