What is “all up weight”?
- Correct answer: A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.
- It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.
- A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.
- A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.
All up weight is the vehicle's own weight plus the weight of the people and freight the Licensing Authority permits it to carry. The driver and passengers are included, because they load the vehicle just like cargo does. It is not a fixed figure by freight category; it is set for each vehicle in its licence. Exceeding it harms braking, stability and tyres.