What would be the effect on the vehicle after dropping the motorcycle parts at Staines and what might Paul need to do?

Explanation: • The vehicle will be lighter, potentially permitting a higher maximum speed on motorways: No, although the load will be somewhat lighter, it will not change the maximum speed permitted for the vehicle on any type of road.
• It will lighten the load and Paul need do nothing: No, it will lighten the overall load but Paul may need to adjust it to avoid axle overloading.
• There would be no noticeable effect on the vehicle: No, removing one-third of the load would have a noticeable effect on the vehicle, particularly in respect of weight distribution.
• It will lighten the load and Paul may need to move the remaining load to avoid axle overloading: Yes, depending on whether the first part of the load was removed from the front or the rear of the vehicle, the remainder may need to be moved further away from that axle.

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