07.- Transport of people and goods

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Transport of people and goods

Drag

High - height

Width - width

Read

Hard shoulder

Load

Protruding load at the front

Proper load

Good weight distribution

Overhanging load at the back

Indivisible load

Load that protrudes from the front and back

Stability

Overhanging load on the sides

Cross load

Length - width

Euro-modular composition

Load

Loading and unloading operations

Permitted measures

Hazardous goods

Palletisation

General rules

Plates

Slow vehicle plate

New driver plate

Vehicle speed limit plate

Plate for hazardous goods vehicles

Registration plate

Boot handle

Tow a vehicle

Indicate the load

Cyclist escort signal

Load securing

Special transport escort signal

Tare

Transport of people by bicycle

Animal transportation

Transport the load

Vehicle that loses stability

Passenger transport

Vehicle that does not lose stability

Transport animals:

Move animals in a car or vehicle. Subject to special regulations to ensure animal welfare and road safety.

Overhanging load at the front and rear:

For vehicles longer than 5 metres, they can protrude up to 2 metres at the front and three metres at the rear.

Tara:

Vehicle mass, with its authorised fixed equipment, without passengers or cargo, and with its full water, fuel, lubricant, spare parts, tools, and accessories

Vehicle that does not lose stability:

Essential condition for safety, especially when transporting cargo.

Height:

Refers to the maximum height allowed for a vehicle and its load. Maximum 4 meters including load

Special transport escort warning signal: A

Alerts about the circulation of vehicles with exceptional loads

Towing a vehicle

Is the process of pulling or dragging a vehicle from behind using a chain, hitch, or other type of coupling

Slow vehicle plate:

Sign that identifies vehicles which, due to their construction, cannot exceed a speed of 40 kilometres per hour. This sign, which will be installed on the rear of the vehicle,

Well distributed load:

Balanced distribution of the load weight in the vehicle to maintain stability and safety.

Maximum authorised mass (MMA). -

Weight limit for a vehicle that must not be exceeded for safety reasons

Transporting people:

The act of carrying passengers in a vehicle, subject to safety and capacity regulations.

Transporting passengers: Synonym for transporting people.

Diagonal tie:

Diagonal tie means placing a rope or strap to secure the load, but not in a straight line. It is done in the shape of an X or at an angle. This is to prevent the load from moving sideways or forwards and backwards. It is a very safe way to secure items in a truck.

New driver badge:

Sign that identifies drivers with less than a year of experience.

Registration plate:

Unique and mandatory identification for each vehicle.

Width:

It is the maximum authorised width for a vehicle, including its load. Generally, it should not exceed 2.55 metres

The load protrudes on the sides:

They can protrude up to 0.40 metres on each side, provided that the total width does not exceed 2.55 metres

Stability:

Vehicle's ability to maintain its balance and control during circulation, especially important when transporting cargo.

Luggage rack:

Device for transporting luggage on the outside of the vehicle.

The load protrudes at the front:

In vehicles over 5 metres, it can extend up to 2 metres at the frontt

Width - vehicle width:

Maximum allowed length for a vehicle and its load, which varies depending on the type of vehicle.

Speed limit sign:

Indicates the maximum speed at which a specific vehicle can travel.

Vehicle plate for transporting hazardous goods:

Special identification for vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

Indicate the load:

Obligation to visually indicate the presence of load protruding from the vehicle

Plates:

Plates: Identifying or informational element placed on vehicles.

Plates and signals on vehicles

Indivisible load:

That which cannot be divided into two or more loads without risk of damage and which, due to its dimensions or mass, cannot be transported by a vehicle that complies with all the general provisions.

Loads that cannot be divided: Synonym for indivisible load.

Loading and unloading operations:

Activities involving the placement or removal of goods in a vehicle, which must be carried out with caution and in accordance with specific regulations

Charge:

Any object transported in a vehicle, including luggage, goods, or other items.

Adequate load:

That which complies with safety standards and legal weight and size limitations.

Euromodular composition:

Transport system that allows combining vehicles and trailers flexibly to optimize load capacity.

Hard shoulder:

Paved or unpaved longitudinal strip, adjacent to the carriageway, not intended for use by motor vehicles except in exceptional circumstances

unpaved shoulder

paved shoulder

Dangerous goods:

Materials that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment during transportation.

Drag:

The action of a motor vehicle pulling a trailer or semi-trailer.

Read:

Roof rack installed on a vehicle to carry additional cargo

General rules:

Set of basic rules that govern the circulation and transport of cargo in vehicles.

Transporting people by bicycle:

Action regulated by specific safety standards.

Vehicle that loses stability:

Essential condition for safety, especially when transporting cargo.

Transverse load:

Regarding the load, it refers to the arrangement perpendicular to the vehicle's longitudinal axis.

Transporting cargo:

The action of carrying goods or objects in a vehicle, following safety and legal regulations

Cyclist escort warning sign:

Indicates the presence of cyclists on the road.

Overhanging load at the back:

In vehicles over 5 metres, they can protrude up to 3 metres at the rear

Palletising:

Palletising: Technique of grouping goods on a platform (pallet) to facilitate handling and transportation.

Example.- Rigid truck

Permitted measurements:

Maximum authorised dimensions for vehicles and their loads on public roads