Dimensions of the load is one of the topics in the General rules block of the Spanish DGT theory. Defines who the traffic rules apply to and where, the basic definitions and the principles behind the whole theory. Understanding this section well helps you answer the theory-exam questions on this topic with confidence.
In simple terms, this point of the DGT theory establishes that loads that protrude laterally from the vehicle's clearance, such that their lateral end is more than 0.40 metres from the outer edge of the vehicle's front or rear position light, must be marked, between sunset and sunrise, and when there are meteorological or environmental conditions that significantly reduce visibility, respectively, at each of their…
The exam often asks where and to whom these rules apply; read the options carefully, as they frequently change a single word.
Loads that protrude laterally from the vehicle's clearance, such that their lateral end is more than 0.40 metres from the outer edge of the vehicle's front or rear position light, must be marked, between sunset and sunrise, and when there are meteorological or environmental conditions that significantly reduce visibility, respectively, at each of their lateral ends, forwards, by means of a white light and a white reflective device, and rearwards, by means of a red light and a red reflective device.
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