At what load width is an attendant required?

At what load width is an attendant required?

• A. 2.6 metres
• B. 3.5 metres
• C. 3.0 metres
• D. 3.3 metres

Answer: (B)

Wider loads require someone to assist the driver to keep the vehicle and surroundings clear and to guide the manoeuvre safely. The threshold being tested is 3.5 metres: when the load width reaches 3.5 metres or more, an attendant is required to help with signalling, watching for obstacles, and guiding the vehicle through tight spaces, turns, and junctions. Loads under 3.5 metres are typically manageable by the driver from the cab with standard safety precautions, so an attendant isn’t mandated by this rule. The other widths are simply below the threshold, which is why they’re not the correct trigger for needing an attendant.

Wider loads require someone to assist the driver to keep the vehicle and surroundings clear and to guide the manoeuvre safely. The threshold being tested is 3.5 metres: when the load width reaches 3.5 metres or more, an attendant is required to help with signalling, watching for obstacles, and guiding the vehicle through tight spaces, turns, and junctions.

Loads under 3.5 metres are typically manageable by the driver from the cab with standard safety precautions, so an attendant isn’t mandated by this rule. The other widths are simply below the threshold, which is why they’re not the correct trigger for needing an attendant.