Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct
Which of the following is the correct limit for lateral overhang of cargo on a large motorcycle (excluding those with sidecars)?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Must not protrude more than 0.1 meters from the left or right of the riding device or loading device
- B.Must not protrude more than 0.15 meters from the left or right of the riding device or loading device✓
- C.Must not protrude more than 0.3 meters from the left or right of the riding device or loading device
- D.Must not protrude more than 1/10 of the vehicle's width from the left or right of the vehicle body
Answer: B: Must not protrude more than 0.15 meters from the left or right of the riding device or loading device
Explanation
According to the table in the Rules of the Road, the loading method for large motorcycles (excluding those with sidecars) specifies that laterally, cargo "must not protrude more than 0.15 meters from the left or right of the riding device or loading device." The front and rear limit is 0.3 meters, so care must be taken not to confuse the two.
Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 11: Carrying passengers and loading
Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第４節 乗車と積載) · 表中「大型自動二輪車(側車付大型自動二輪車を除く。)」の行「積載の方法」欄の左右の記載
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