Step 26 of 35Vehicle weights, documents, equipment and trailers
Chapter 9 · 12 rules

Vehicle weights, documents, equipment and trailers

Understand MAW and actual mass, the signs that use them, the compulsory equipment and documents, and trailer rules.

1. Maximum authorised mass (MAW)2. Actual (laden) mass3. In the car and on you4. Trailers5. Car sharing

Section 1Maximum authorised mass (MAW)

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Maximum authorised mass (MAW)

The highest total weight the car may have, with fuel, driver, passengers and a full load, as set by the manufacturer. Small cars have a low MAW, big cars a higher one. Overloading the car breaks the safety rules.

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  1. Signs that use the MAW
  2. Actual mass
  3. Example
  4. Weight-limit signs
  5. Compulsory in the car
  6. Not compulsory
  7. Documents on you
  8. Documents in the car
  9. Trailer up to 750 kg
  10. Heavier trailer
  11. Car sharing

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