What Does Gross Vehicle Weight Mean?
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Gross vehicle weight refers to the fully loaded weight of a vehicle, and exceeding this load limit may compromise safety and performance. The gross vehicle weight must include the curb weight, which is the weight of the vehicle when fully loaded, comprising: the vehicle's own weight, passengers, and cargo. In other words, curb weight refers to the weight of the vehicle without passengers or cargo, but including tools, a spare tire, a full tank of fuel, and coolant. For passenger cars: Gross vehicle weight = Curb weight + Driver and passenger weight + Luggage weight. For buses: Gross vehicle weight = Curb weight + Driver and passenger weight + Luggage weight + Accessory weight. For trucks: Gross vehicle weight = Curb weight + Driver and assistant weight + Luggage weight.