You intend to drive a truck for the purpose of transporting goods. Are you obliged to make sure that the transported cargo is properly secured?

Road traffic regulations require the driver to ensure that the load is secured against changing its position. An improperly secured load, especially one of such great mass as the timber shown in the photograph, may fall onto the road or destabilise the vehicle, creating a mortal danger. Therefore, checking the securing and placement of the load is one of the driver's fundamental duties before commencing transport.