At the furniture centre in Utrecht you tie a bookcase onto the tailgate. It is firmly secured, but covers half of the rear number plate and part of the brake lights. Your navigation shows 40 more minutes of driving.
- Drive like this; the bookcase is firmly secured and the trip is manageable
- ✓ Reposition the bookcase, or fit an extra number plate and light bar
- Drive like this; half of the number plate is still readable
Correct answer: Reposition the bookcase, or fit an extra number plate and light bar
Explanation
False — You think a half-readable plate is enough. The number plate must be fully readable and may not be screened off; if the load covers it, reposition the load or fit an extra plate.
Why learners get this wrong
- You think being well secured or a short trip makes up for covered lights. Lights and reflectors must be clearly visible and may not be covered, regardless of fastening or trip length.
- You think a half-readable plate is enough. The number plate must be fully readable and may not be screened off; if the load covers it, reposition the load or fit an extra plate.
Topic: Load, licence plate and view
Read the rule: Core: Load, licence plate and view