Is it considered overloading for a sedan to carry 5 adults and 1 child?
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A sedan carrying 5 adults and 1 child is considered overloading. Additional information: Hazards of overloading: 1. Highly prone to traffic accidents: Overloaded vehicles operate under excessive stress for prolonged periods, resulting in compromised braking and handling performance. This significantly increases risks such as tire blowouts, brake failure, broken leaf springs, or axle fractures, posing severe safety hazards. Statistics show over 80% of heavy truck road accidents are caused by overloaded transportation. 2. Dramatically shortens road service life: Overloaded vehicles typically exceed the designed load-bearing capacity of roads and bridges. Their frequent passage causes pavement damage and bridge fractures, substantially reducing normal road lifespan and necessitating premature major repairs.