What Does Gross Vehicle Mass Refer To?
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Gross vehicle mass refers to the total mass of a vehicle when fully loaded with cargo or passengers as per regulations. The method for determining gross vehicle mass is as follows: 1. Passenger cars: Gross vehicle mass equals curb weight plus the weight of the driver and passengers plus luggage weight; 2. Buses: Gross vehicle mass equals curb weight plus the weight of the driver and passengers plus luggage weight plus accessory weight; 3. Trucks: Gross vehicle mass equals curb weight plus the weight of the driver and assistant plus luggage weight. Vehicles also have curb weight, which refers to the total mass of a vehicle with a full tank of gasoline and all fluids filled.