Revision question · Vehicle weights and dimensions

When must you take extra care if you're driving a vehicle more than 3.0 metres (10 feet) high?

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When driving over narrow bridges

When driving up steep hills

When driving near airports

When driving under overhead cables

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You must take care when approaching any hazard where height is limited. Know the height of your vehicle and what you can drive under safely. If you aren't sure that it's safe, take another route.

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Rule 292Highway Code rule · The inspected overhead-electricity warning and hanging bells concern clearance from live cables, not axle weight; stop if the vehicle contacts the height warning.

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