Question 7427
How must cargo carried on the roof rack of a passenger car always be secured?
- By covering it completely with a tarp or plastic.
- By partially covering the vehicle's lights and signaling devices.
- In such a way that it does not compromise the vehicle's stability.
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Correct answer: In such a way that it does not compromise the vehicle's stability.
A load on a roof rack must be distributed and tied down so that it does not compromise the passenger car's stability. Weight on the roof rack sits higher, making the car more likely to roll over on curves. Covering it with a tarp is only required if it releases dust or could fall off, and it must never cover lights or turn signals.