Ch. 1 · Common Conduct
Which statement about overloading is incorrect?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Overloading means loading cargo that exceeds the weight limit
- B.You must not ask a driver to drive an overloaded vehicle
- C.You must not sell or hand over cargo that would result in overloading
- D.Overloading is solely the driver's responsibility, and cargo owners bear no responsibility✓
Answer: D: Overloading is solely the driver's responsibility, and cargo owners bear no responsibility
Explanation
The Rules of the Road, Chapter 1, Section 4, Item 6 states "you must not ask someone to drive an overloaded vehicle, or sell or hand over cargo that would result in overloading," indicating that not only the driver but also cargo owners and others bear responsibility.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 1: Driver's mindset
Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第４節 道路でしてはいけないことなど) · ６ 運転者に、過積載（積載物の重量の制限を超えて物を積むことをいいます。）をして車を運転することを求めたり、過積載となるような物を売り渡したり、引き渡したりしてはいけません。
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