Practice question

What is the legally required action if you discover that your vehicle's drive axle is overloaded at a roadside weighbridge?

  1. Increase tyre pressure to compensate for the extra weight
  2. Redistribute the cargo to transfer weight to the underloaded axle, or remove excess weight before continuing on public roads
  3. Drive faster to minimize the time spent on the road
  4. Apply the handbrake fully and wait for the weight to distribute naturally

Answer: B — Redistribute the cargo to transfer weight to the underloaded axle, or remove excess weight before continuing on public roads

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