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yes it is legal to drive your truck in Texas with the tailgate down.
Oh, dude, technically it's not illegal to drive with your truck's tailgate down in Tennessee. But like, it's not the safest move either, you know? Your stuff might fall out, and you'll look like you're trying to air out your truck's backside. So, like, use your judgment, man.
In West Virginia, it is generally legal to drive with the tailgate of a pickup truck down, as long as the load is not extending beyond the legal limits and is secured properly. However, it's important to ensure that nothing is obstructing the driver's view or creating a hazard for other drivers. Always check local laws and regulations, as they can vary and may have specific requirements regarding load safety.
As long as it does not obscure your lights or license plate you can drive with your tailgate down.
In North Carolina, it is legal to drive with the tailgate down as long as the load is properly secured and does not extend beyond the vehicle's limits. However, if the load obstructs the driver's view or poses a hazard to other drivers, it may lead to legal issues. It's always a good practice to ensure that any cargo is safe and secure to prevent accidents.
no i don't think so
Hi Folks, This question is very "Specific"... Doesn't appear to me that this question has anything to do with a person with a load in their vehicle or how to mark it, how many feet the load extends past the tailgate, etc... The "Real" and "Accurate Answer" to this question is a definite "YES".. In California you are allowed to drive your Pick-Up Truck with the Tail-Gate Down... Anything else that you do with your Vehicle, Trucks or otherwise of course "Common Sense" applies here... Thanks and Have A Good Day Folks... No. If you have supplies in the back of your truck that extend a few feet past your taillights, you will need to flag the end of the supplies. If you are just trying to save on fuel by driving with your tailgate down, you may want to look up the TV show Mythbusters. They tested 2 of the same trucks, driving down the same road at the same speed, with the same weight driver... and the truck with the tailgate up got better gas mileage. Air travels over the cab and across the bed without going into the bed. Lowering the tailgate created a vortex in the bed of the truck, which caused more turbulence.
Not only is gas mileage not improved by driving with the tailgate down or removed, it gets worse. Counter-intuitively, driving with the tailgate down increases the aerodynamic profile and wind resistance, degrading fuel economy. (Mythbusters recently debunked the myth. See link.) See the Related Link for "Mythbusters Episode #43" at the bottom left.
Let down the tailgate. There are two or three screws holding it on.
no riding with the tailagte down does not save gas. when driving, there is a circular swirl of air made when the tailgate is up and this makes the wind coming off the front of the truck bypass the bed and continue over the back. dropping the tailgate stops this affect and droppes the gas mileage.
You would have to fab some hinges that allowed it to drop down instead of swing open.
In Alabama, it is not illegal to drive with your tailgate down. However, it is important to ensure that any cargo being transported is secured properly to prevent it from falling out, as failing to do so could lead to a violation of laws concerning unsafe loads. Additionally, if the tailgate is down and obstructs the driver's view or creates a hazard, it could result in a citation. Always check local regulations for any specific requirements.