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How does the driver know the vehicle’s total load-carrying capacity?

  1. A.By measuring the size of the boot.
  2. B.By referring to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.
  3. C.By counting the number of seats.
  4. D.By checking the horse power of the engine.
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Correct answer: B. By referring to the vehicle manufacturer's specification.

Design Gross Vehicle Weight is the term used by manufacturers for the weight of the vehicle together with the maximum load it is designed to carry. Drivers must understand the carrying capacity of their vehicle. Overloading your vehicle will make it more difficult to control, and its an offence.

This is an official-style question from the Managing Risk topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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