In New Zealand, when transporting excessively long items on the roof of a vehicle, the end of the transported object may extend up to 4 meters beyond the rear axle of the vehicle. The correct answer is: 4 meters.
Memory aid: For vehicle cargo, the front may not exceed 3 meters, and the rear may not exceed 4 meters.
Reminder: Front not exceeding 3, rear not exceeding 4.