For cars, there is a specific number of people who are allowed to ride in them. But in some cases, this is not being followed. Among the leading sector that are practicing this are the teenagers who are either trying to save on cost or for some joy-ride reasons. While the latter may seem a generous act, it still remains that there are laws against this.
Going back to saving on cost, it is evident to date that people are trying to buck the transportation expenses that they have to face. Similar to vehicle overcrowding, car cramming can result in hefty fines which may end up be a double whammy. Aside from the fines, the car structure and support will severely be affected.
Here are some risks of car cramming:
- Dragging – when a vehicle is overcrowded it can cause the underside to drag over speed bumps and when travelling up and down hills. This can cause damage to exhausts and brackets which can be costly to repair.
- Handling – more weight in your car than it was designed to carry can affect steering and braking which makes the car slow to respond and could lead to a nasty accident
- Headlights – excess weight can mean that headlights will appear misaligned and could cause dazzling in drivers travelling in the opposite direction
The current economy should not be an excuse. As drivers, they should know the capacity that their car can accommodate. Overlooking this can result in more expenses rather than saving if they are not careful.
(Source) Press
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