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You are carrying building materials on your vehicle. If the load overhangs the rear of the vehicle by more than 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches), which safety measure is legally required?

  1. A
    Attach a single piece of coloured cloth to the end of the load
  2. B
    Give at least two working days' advance notice to the police
  3. Display approved red-and-white projection marker boardsAnswer
  4. D
    Keep your vehicle hazard warning lights switched on while driving

Answer

Display approved red-and-white projection marker boards
Under UK road vehicle regulations, when a load overhangs the rear of a vehicle by more than 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) up to 3.05 metres (10 feet), the driver must fit approved red-and-white projection marker boards to both the end and sides of the projecting load to ensure high visibility to following and overtaking traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the extent of the rear projection
The rear overhang is identified as exceeding 2 metres (6 feet 6 inches) but not exceeding 3.05 metres (10 feet)
Different legal requirements apply based on defined distance thresholds for overhanging loads
2
Apply the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations requirements for this threshold
The load must be fitted with approved red-and-white marker boards (end and side markers) and illuminated if driven during darkness
Standard marker boards ensure the overhanging hazard is clearly visible to other road users from multiple angles

Key Concept

Legal requirements and safety markings for vehicle rear overhangs exceeding 2 metres
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