Practice question

What is the purpose of the Underrun Protection (Unterfahrschutz / rear and side underrun guards) fitted to heavy trucks?

  1. To store heavy snow chains
  2. To prevent smaller road users (passenger cars, motorcyclists, cyclists) from sliding under the truck chassis and wheels during collisions
  3. To increase the aerodynamic drag to slow the truck down
  4. To scrape mud off the road

Answer: B — To prevent smaller road users (passenger cars, motorcyclists, cyclists) from sliding under the truck chassis and wheels during collisions

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