Revision question · Vehicle weights and dimensions

How far can a load overhang at the rear before you must use projection marker boards?

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1 metre (3 feet 3 inches)

1.5 metres (5 feet 0 inches)

2 metres (6 feet 6 inches)

2.9 metres (9 feet 5 inches)

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2 metres (6 feet 6 inches)This was the right answer

Projection marker boards must be fitted if the load on your vehicle overhangs by more than 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches). This will help other road users who may not notice the projecting load.

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Mark projections as well as the vehicleReviewed guidance summary · These test the rear-projection marker threshold and overall-width marking threshold, with additional lateral-projection conditions retained in the lesson.

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