Revision question · Vehicle weights and dimensions

When would the driver of a car transporter need to be most aware of the front overhang of the trailer?

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When overtaking

When turning

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When braking

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The long overhang at the front of a car transporter can cause problems where street furniture, such as lampposts and traffic signs, is sited close to junctions. Particular problems may be encountered when you're turning right and there are 'Keep left' bollards in the middle of the road you're turning into. Plan your route carefully to avoid such hazards.

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Allow for the vehicle beyond its wheelsReviewed guidance summary · The inspected transporter deck projects beyond the cab; both it and a bus’s front overhang can sweep into roadside objects during a turn.

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