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Vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM, buses and vehicle combinations.
Vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM, buses and vehicle combinations. Also apply the parking brake and select first gear uphill, reverse downhill or the applicable parking position, as well as stopping the engine and taking applicable precautions. Use proper chocks, not stones, or support a steered wheel against the kerb with wheels towards the road centre uphill and outwards downhill. Remove chocks from the road when moving off.
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Only vehicles over 5,000 kg MAM, excluding all others.
Vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM, buses and vehicle combinations.
All vans and lorries solely by that name, regardless of MAM or combination.
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