Loads, roof racks, towing, snaking caravans, child restraints and passenger rules — the Vehicle Loading topic guide.
What does this topic cover?
Weight and where it goes: securing loads, how roof racks raise the centre of gravity, towing rules and reduced speed limits, dealing with snaking trailers, seat belt and child restraint responsibilities, and carrying passengers and animals safely.
Which Highway Code rules should I revise?
Rules 98 (loading and towing — the core rule), 99–102 (seat belts and child restraints: correct seat until 12 years old or 135 cm), 124 (towing speed limits: 50 mph single carriageway, 60 mph dual/motorway) and 265 (towing outfits must keep out of the outside lane of a 3+ lane motorway).
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Who is responsible for the vehicle's load?
The driver — the load must be secure and within the vehicle's weight limits, whoever did the loading.
What should you do if a towed caravan starts to snake?
Ease off the accelerator and let the speed fall gently. Braking hard or steering against the sway makes it worse.
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