Load & load securing (basics)
A load must not endanger anyone, must not fall off and must not overload the vehicle; the steering axle and centre-axle trailers need correct load distribution, and load projection is tightly limited. Loads are secured by form-fit (blocking), top-over lashing or direct lashing, supported by anti-slip mats and intact lashing equipment.
- 7 questions in this topic
- Topic 13 of 16 in the course: Bus & Coach – supplementary theory cat. D and D1
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From the key facts
- Road Traffic Act (SVG) Art. 30 para. 2: do not overload vehicles; the load must not endanger or inconvenience anyone and must not fall off; mark projecting loads conspicuously by day and night.
- Traffic Rules Ordinance (VRV) Art. 73 para. 1: steering axles carry at least 20 % of the operating weight; on a centre-axle trailer the centre of gravity lies in front of the axle.
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Sample questions from this topic
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Question 1: Which basic rule does the Road Traffic Act lay down for every load?
- It must be placed so that it does not endanger or inconvenience anyone and cannot fall off.
- It only has to be secured if it projects beyond the load bed.
- It only has to be secured on motorways and expressways.
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Correct answer: It must be placed so that it does not endanger or inconvenience anyone and cannot fall off.
SVG Art. 30 para. 2 requires every load to be placed so that it does not endanger or inconvenience anyone and cannot fall off; in addition, vehicles must not be overloaded. The duty applies on all roads and regardless of whether the load projects.
Legal reference: SVG Art. 30 para. 2
Question 2: How far may the load extend to the rear at most?
- 5.00 m behind the centre of the rear axle or the pivot point of the rear axles
- 5.00 m beyond the end of the load bed
- 3.00 m behind the centre of the rear axle
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Correct answer: 5.00 m behind the centre of the rear axle or the pivot point of the rear axles
Under VRV Art. 73 para. 3, on motor vehicles and trailers the load may extend no more than 5.00 m behind the centre of the rear axle or the pivot point of the rear axles. It is therefore measured from the axle, not from the end of the load bed; the 3.00 m concern projection to the front.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 73 para. 3
Question 3: From what rear projection does the VRV expressly require the end of the load to be clearly marked?
- If the load projects more than 3 m beyond the rear of the vehicle
- If the load projects more than 2 m beyond the rear of the vehicle
- If the load projects more than 1 m beyond the rear of the vehicle
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Correct answer: If the load projects more than 1 m beyond the rear of the vehicle
VRV Art. 58 para. 2bis: the end of loads projecting more than 1 m beyond the rear of the vehicle must be clearly marked. The law also generally requires projecting loads to be marked conspicuously by day and night (SVG Art. 30 para. 2). 2 m or 3 m are not thresholds in the regulations.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 58 para. 2bis; SVG Art. 30 para. 2
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- VRV Art. 58, 66, 73
- SVG Art. 30
- SSV Art. 21