Why do many drivers park at overnight stops with their rear doors close to another lorry?
- A To keep the load safe
- B To keep a clear path
- C To keep 'same company' lorries together
- D To stop the theft of their fuel
Why this is the answer
Load security is extremely important. Make sure you park legally and, preferably, in a well-lit area. Some lorry parks are patrolled regularly by the police or security services.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- To keep a clear path — A clear path is what you want for yourself, and it is not why the doors face another vehicle.
- C
- To keep 'same company' lorries together — Which company a lorry belongs to has nothing to do with it.
- D
- To stop the theft of their fuel — Fuel tanks are on the side, not behind the rear doors.
Where this comes from
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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