Revision question · Vehicle loading

You're loading goods of varying weights. How should they be distributed over the width of the vehicle?

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Heavy items at the front, light items at the rear

Light items near the centre line, heavy items towards the sides

Heavy items near the centre line, light items towards the sides

Light items at the front, heavy items at the rear

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Heavy items near the centre line, light items towards the sidesThis was the right answer

To achieve maximum stability, the load should be placed to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible. To do this, heavy items should be placed close to the centre line and spread over the full length of the vehicle. Lighter items should be placed along the sides.

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Keep the load low, balanced and within each axle limitReviewed guidance summary · These test even distribution, heavy items near the centre line and the instability of a top-only load.

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