Question 26 in the bank

What is “own weight”?

  1. The vehicle’s weight with cargo but without the driver.
  2. Correct answer: The vehicle’s weight without cargo and without the driver.
  3. The vehicle’s weight with cargo and with a driver
  4. The vehicle’s volume without cargo but without the driver

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: The vehicle’s weight without cargo and without the driver.

Own weight is the weight of the vehicle itself, without cargo and without the driver. It is the starting point for working out how much cargo may be loaded before reaching the permitted total weight. Weight that includes cargo and driver is the total weight, not own weight, and volume measures space, not weight.

Topic: Rules and regulations. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Tractor (1).