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
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. Book p.203.