Practice question

What does the term 'axle overload' mean in commercial vehicle operations?

  1. The total weight of the vehicle exceeds its legal gross vehicle weight limit
  2. One or more individual axles exceed their specific legal weight limit, even if the total weight is legal
  3. The vehicle's tyres are under-inflated for the load carried
  4. The drive shaft has locked due to excessive torque

Answer: B — One or more individual axles exceed their specific legal weight limit, even if the total weight is legal

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