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VEHICLE OVERALL LENGTH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bumper to back of cab
1, record 1, English, bumper%20to%20back%20of%20cab
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BBC 1, record 1, English, BBC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bumper-to-back-of-cab 2, record 1, English, bumper%2Dto%2Dback%2Dof%2Dcab
correct
- BBC 2, record 1, English, BBC
correct
- BBC 2, record 1, English, BBC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BBC length is a very important measure since it determines the maximum overall length of the vehicle that can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. 1, record 1, English, - bumper%20to%20back%20of%20cab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- du pare-choc à l'arrière de la cabine
1, record 1, French, du%20pare%2Dchoc%20%C3%A0%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20cabine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BBC 1, record 1, French, BBC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On parle souvent d'une «longueur BBC». 2, record 1, French, - du%20pare%2Dchoc%20%C3%A0%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20cabine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-06-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Motorized Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Formula racing
1, record 2, English, Formula%20racing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
for "formula" : A set of regulations governing the construction of a racing vehicle or craft(as a car, airplane, or yacht)... In automobile or airplane racing, the formula specifies the overall length and weight, maximum permissible engine size and engine type, and size of fuel tanks and type of fuel. 2, record 2, English, - Formula%20racing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports motorisés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- course de formule
1, record 2, French, course%20de%20formule
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pour «formule» : Catégorie d'automobiles monoplaces destinées uniquement à la compétition en circuit ou sur parcours fermé. 2, record 2, French, - course%20de%20formule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vehicle overall length 1, record 3, English, vehicle%20overall%20length
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- longueur hors tout de véhicule 1, record 3, French, longueur%20hors%20tout%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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