If transporting oversized goods on the roof of a car, how many meters beyond the rear axle of the vehicle can the end of the transported object extend at most?

0.5 meters
2 meters
3 meters
4 meters

In New Zealand, when transporting excessively long items on the roof of a vehicle, the end of the item may extend up to 4 meters beyond the rear axle of the vehicle. The correct answer is: 4 meters. For reference: regarding vehicle loading, the front may not exceed 3 meters, and the rear may not exceed 4 meters. Remember: front no more than 3, rear no more than 4.