What is laden mass?
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The **laden mass** of a vehicle refers to the total weight of the vehicle when it is fully loaded. This includes:
- **The weight of the vehicle itself**.
- **The load it carries**, such as luggage, goods, or other items.
- **The weight of the passengers** traveling in the vehicle.
It is important to consider all these elements because vehicles have a maximum weight limit they can carry. Exceeding this limit can damage vehicle components, such as the tires and the braking and acceleration systems. Therefore, the laden mass is the sum of all these weights, ensuring that the vehicle does not exceed its maximum permitted capacity.
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