Can a compact car accommodate five people?
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If the vehicle's rated seating capacity is 5 people (including the driver) or more, it can accommodate them; otherwise, it cannot. Below is relevant information about the hazards of vehicle overloading: 1. Shortens the vehicle's service life: Automobiles are manufactured based on technical specifications, and load limits are no exception. Overloading alters the original design parameters, such as loosened rivets, detached fastening screws, broken weld points, and deformation of the entire frame. Overloading reduces the vehicle's lifespan and accelerates the aging of rubber and plastic components. 2. Accelerates tire wear and deformation: Vehicle tires are designed and produced based on the total weight of the car, with a considerable safety margin. However, when a vehicle is overloaded, the tires bear excessive weight and deform. Increased friction also leads to reduced tire life. Tests show that with a 20% overload, tire life decreases by 30%; with a 40% overload, tire life is halved. 3. Reduces braking performance and increases non-safety zone distance: Many factors affect a vehicle's braking distance, among which changes in vehicle load directly influence the braking distance. When a loaded vehicle brakes, the load shifts forward, increasing the load on the front wheels and decreasing it on the rear wheels.