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Q Because Of The Safety Implications Of
the new Road Traffic Act I may buy a small bus for hire to parties in rural areas. Where can get information about legal requirements and the likely operating cost, bearing in......
N What The Maximum Permitted Gross " Vehicle Weight Of
a Dodge six-wheeler with an unladen weight of 7 tons 1 cwt? A 'Lou do not state whether this is a plated vehicle. If it is then the maximum permissible gross weight will be......
N What Are The Maximum Weight Limits For Sixand...
A There are no general regulations dealing specifically with "dumpers". If a dumper is used loaded on a public road it must comply with the standard C and U Regulations, These......
A I Attach Statistics Relating To The
estimated tonnage of commodities carried by inland transport during 1962 which was published in COMMERCIAL MOTOR, What was the source of this information? A This extract was......
N I Am Responsible For Vehicle Mainte
nance but have not been given the authority which! was promised. What will be my position if vehicle defects and lack of maintenance are revealed? Although I am depot engineer......
N Can You Recommend A Publication Giving Full Details Of...
A The official publication giving details of plating requirements is the Construction and Use Regulations 1966: No, 1288 obtainable from HMSO at 6s 6d. Additionally full......
Q Given That Load-proportioning Valves
are fitted to an articulated outfit, can any benefit be derived from separate application of the trailer brakes before the tractor brakes are applied? A In the interests of......
Q / Intend To Try To Find A Job In Road
transport in the LISA. Where can I obtain useful particulars of hauliers in California? A We suggest that in the first instance you write to the United States Information......
Q Where Can/get Details Of The Minister's Licensing...
A These proposals are now contained in the White Paper published last week entitled "The Transport of Freight". Its reference is Command Paper No. 3470 (with correction slip)......