Your vehicle has a maximum authorised mass of 40 tonnes. The kerbside weight is 15 tonnes. What’s your maximum payload?

Explanation: Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. Your stopping distance will increase, and your vehicle could become unstable and difficult to control. You'll need to work out the payload. Do this by taking away the kerbside weight from the maximum authorised mass (MAM). This will give you the maximum weight you can carry.

Category: Vehicle Loading

References: The Official DVSA Guide to Driving Goods Vehicles: Section 2