How many people can a car carry?

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An ordinary car is approved to seat five people, including the driver. As long as the number of passengers does not exceed the approved capacity, it is acceptable. Each car model has different passenger capacities, so the specific number should be checked on the vehicle's documentation. Penalties for overloading a car: Driving other passenger vehicles with more than 20% over the approved number of passengers results in a deduction of 6 points. Driving passenger vehicles (excluding buses and school buses) with more than the approved number of passengers but less than 20% over results in a deduction of 3 points. Most private cars have a passenger limit of only 5 people, so carrying even one extra person means exceeding the limit by 20%, making it easy to incur heavy penalties. Exceeding 20% results in a 6-point deduction and a fine. Consequences of overloading: Overloading increases the vehicle's mass and inertia, lengthening braking distances and increasing danger. Severe overloading can lead to tire blowouts, sudden swerving, brake failure, or rollover accidents due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects the vehicle's steering performance, increasing the risk of accidents due to loss of control.