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Vehicle loading

How should heavy or sharp objects be carried inside a car?

  • Loose on the parcel shelf
  • On an empty, unbelted seat
  • Secured safely so they cannot move
    Correct
  • Balanced on top of the dashboard

Why?

Rule 98 of The Highway Code says you must make sure any heavy or sharp objects are secured safely. In a crash or sudden stop, unsecured objects fly forward at speed and can cause serious injury to the people in the car.

Highway Code rule 98

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