Which vehicle is regarded as a “commercial vehicle”?
- All vehicles besides private vehicles and passenger vehicles.
- Any vehicle used to support the livelihood of its owner or driver.
- Correct answer: A vehicle used or designed to transport freight for hire, for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s business and trade.
- Vehicles used to carry goods for hire only.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: A vehicle used or designed to transport freight for hire, for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s business and trade.
A commercial vehicle is defined by its purpose of carrying freight, either for hire or for the owner's own business and trade. It is enough that the vehicle is designed for this, even when it is not loaded. Limiting it to hire only is too narrow, while any vehicle used for a livelihood is too broad, for example a taxi that carries passengers, not freight.