Which of the following rules should you apply when placing or fastening a load in a lorry?
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Correct answer
A. The center of gravity of the whole load should be as close as possible to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
Explanation
The question is about placing and securing a load in a lorry. The centre of gravity of the whole load should be as close as possible to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle - answer A.
The Road Traffic Act requires that the load does not affect the stability of the vehicle, does not cause the permitted axle loads or the maximum permissible mass to be exceeded, does not make driving difficult, and is secured against shifting. A load placed symmetrically in relation to the longitudinal axis loads the wheels on both sides evenly, so the vehicle leans less in a bend and is harder to tip over. Answer B is the opposite of good practice: heavier items are placed low to lower the centre of gravity, and lighter ones higher. Answer C contradicts the practice of load securing - the method is chosen according to the type, shape and mass of the load: lashings, straps, anti-slip mats, wedges, locking bars. You also spread the load along the vehicle so as not to overload one axle.
Legal basis: Art. 61 para. 1, para. 2 point 1-3 and para. 3 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)