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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Cargo Transport

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The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GvWR) is:
  1. The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes the weight of a single vehicle plus its load
  2. The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes only the weight of the vehicle and not its load capacity
  3. The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes only the weight limit of cargo allowed on the single vehicle
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, also known as the GvWR, is a value specified by the manufacturer of a vehicle. This value includes the vehicle’s weight plus the load it is capable of safely carrying. It is important that drivers understand that GvWR is not always the same as the GVW, which is often used by states to set weight limits on certain roads and bridges.
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