2024 Facts for Drivers PDF

Does the load affect the stability of the vehicle? a Yes, the load will affect the stability of the vehicle. Except for drop-frame vehicles, the floor of a trailer is about 4 feet above ground making an empty trailer’s center of gravity nearly equal to the height of a car. As the t...

Does the load affect the stability of the vehicle? a Yes, the load will affect the stability of the vehicle. Except for drop-frame vehicles, the floor of a trailer is about 4 feet above ground making an empty trailer’s center of gravity nearly equal to the height of a car. As the trailer is loaded, the center of gravity rises making tt less stable. The nature of the load also affects stability. Freight must be secured against movement or it may shift front and back or side-ways and contribute to diminished control of the vehicle or overturning. What are the special requirements of the FMCSRs for marking loads that project beyond the sides or rear of a motor vehicle? If the load is more than 4 inches wider than the vehicle (projects more than 4 inches beyond the side of the vehicle), the front projection must be marked with an amber lamp visible from the front and side, and the rear projection must be marked with a red lamp visible from the rear and side. A load extending 4 feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a red lamp. In daylight, a red flag is required at each point where a light is required ($393.11). What is required if a small part of the load projects beyond the side? If the side projection ts three feet long or less, it may be marked with a single lamp. If the projection is near the front of the vehicle the lamp must be amber. If the projection is near the rear, the lamp must be red ($393.11). What restrictions are prescribed in the FMCSRs on front- facing red lights on an interstate truck or combination? Pront-facing red lights are prohibited except for emergency or service vehicles which are authorized by state laws to have such lights. The restriction does not apply to the rear-facing lens of a front-mounted double-faced turn signal. What rear-facing lights on an interstate truck might not be red? Turn signals may be red or amber.