Common use of Test weight Clause in Contracts

Test weight. The vehicle may be tested at any condition of load, the distribution of the mass among the axles being that stated by the vehicle manufacturer without exceeding any of the maximum permissible mass for each axle. However, in the case where there is no possibility to set or reset the system, the vehicle shall be unladen. For vehicles of category M1 up to a maximum mass of 3,500 kg, M2, M3, N1, N2, and N3 there may be, in addition to the driver, a second person on the front seat (if fitted) to help performing the test. Vehicles of subcategories X and Y may be tested without a driver on board. 11 (annex 4 - 2.) Test procedure