A truck for exchangeable load carriers (interchangeable containers) has a permissable total mass of 6,000 kg. The interchangeable container has an empty mass of 1,500 kg. Which mass are you allowed to stow in this interchangeable container?

In this scenario, you need to consider the permissible total mass of the truck and the weight of the interchangeable container to determine how much cargo is allowed.

The truck has a permissible total mass of 6,000 kg, and the empty mass of the interchangeable container is 1,500 kg. To find out how much you can stow in the interchangeable container, you subtract the empty mass of the container from the permissible total mass of the truck:

6,000 kg (total mass) - 1,500 kg (empty container) = 4,500 kg (cargo weight allowed).

This calculation is crucial because it adheres to regulations that ensure the total mass of the vehicle and its load does not exceed legal limits for safety and road regulations. Understanding these calculations helps ensure vehicles remain safe to operate and compliant with traffic laws.