Vehicle loading Cartes | Quizlet

Keeping your car stable

You need to make sure your vehicle isn't overloaded. Overloading can seriously affect the vehicle's handling, especially the steering and braking

When you're carrying or towing a heavy load, you may need to make adjustments to your vehicle, such as

•increasing the air pressure in the tyres •adjusting the aim of the headlights.

You should load your vehicle carefully to avoid upsetting the vehicle's stability.

•Distribute the weight evenly. •Make sure that the load is fastened so that it can't move when you're cornering or braking. where they could be dangerous for other road users. •Ensure loads don't obstruct your view when you're driving, or stick out

Carrying a load on a roof rack

will increase wind resistance may make your vehicle less stable.

As the load is exposed to the weather, you may need to cover it to protect it from rain.

the wind resistance boxes are available, which cut down Specially designed roof and keep loads secure and dry.

You should inflate your tyres to a higher pressure than normal

when you're carrying a heavy load motorway at the speed limit for these roads. • if you're driving for a long distance on a dual carriageway or motorway at the speed limit for these roads

Vehicle handbook

It should tell you the correct pressure for different circumstances

Passengers

All passengers MUST wear seat belts if they're fitted. The driver is responsible for ensuring all children (under 14 years) wear a suitable restraint. The type of restraint varies with the age of the child but it MUST be suitable for the child's weight and size.

Animals

Animals should be restrained to ensure that they don't interfere with the driver or block the driver's view. Dogs may travel in a special cage or behind a dog guard, and may be strapped in using a harness for added security. Other animals should travel in cages or in pet carriers that can be secured witha seat belt.

Towing

If you're planning to tow a caravan, it'll help the handling of your vehicle if you have a stabiliser fitted to your tow bar. This will be particularly helpful when it's windy. If your caravan or trailer has a braking system, it must be fitted with a device to stop the trailer automatically in the event of separation of the main coupling. This is normally achieved by a breakaway cable attached to the parking-brake mechanism; it applies the brakes if the trailer becomes detached from the towing vehicle.

If a trailer or caravan starts to swerve or snake as you're driving along

ease off the accelerator * reduce your speed gradually to regain control.

The maximum weight that can be put on your vehicle's tow bar (called the 'noseweight')

can normally be found in your vehicle handbook.

trailers On a dual carriageway or motorway

Maximum speed 60 mph (96 km/h) A vehicle towing a trailer ona motorway thot has more than two lanes MUST NOT be driven in the right-hand lane.

On single carriageway

Maximum speed 50 mph (80 km/h)

Saving fuel

Carrying a load will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption because of the extra weight. Carrying a load on a roof rack will increase the fuel consumption even more because of the wind resistance and drag created by the load. When you've finished using a roof rack or box, remove it from the vehicle. Even when it's empty, it will increase the fuel consumption because of the drag it creates.

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