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These outrageous cargo fails are some of the most bizarre things you will see on the road

Some drivers refuse to accept when their car just isn't big enough for their precious cargo - but these daring motorists have taken it to another level

EVERY driver will know the struggle of trying to fit oversized cargo into a regular passenger vehicle.

Whether it's a new sofa or an antique coffee table, most of the time it's going to end in disappointment.

 Some drivers really push the safety boundary
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Some drivers really push the safety boundaryCredit: Splitpics.uk

But some motorists refuse to let their cargo get the better of them, and will find a way to get their new toy home - no matter how unsafe it may be.

From an elephant in a pickup to a truck inside and truck, these outrageous overloading fails are some of the most bizarre things you will see on the road.

Read on to see the strange - and dangerous -  things drivers are willing to take out onto the road.

Just plain Dumbo

 Hopefully the driver's insurance covers elephants too
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Hopefully the driver's insurance covers elephants tooCredit: Splitpics.uk

Attack of the clones

 Trucks of a feather break down together
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Trucks of a feather break down togetherCredit: Splitpics.uk

Branching out

 This driver clearly didn't want leaves in their back seat
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This driver clearly didn't want leaves in their back seatCredit: Splitpics.uk

Truck-ception

 When you need a spare car in case your spare lorry breaks down
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When you need a spare car in case your spare lorry breaks downCredit: Splitpics.uk

Alley-oops

 This driver gets no points for their terrible loading fail
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This driver gets no points for their terrible loading failCredit: Splitpics.uk

Fruity idea

 Braking too quickly could turn this cargo into a fruit smoothie
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Braking too quickly could turn this cargo into a fruit smoothieCredit: Splitpics.uk

Lazy boy

 Just because you can let something hang out of the roof of your convertible doesn't mean you should
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Just because you can let something hang out of the roof of your convertible doesn't mean you shouldCredit: Splitpics.uk
Stunned postal staff discover Bengal tiger cub posted among their cargo after a cruel 'owner' decided to post it

Safety last

 These two risk-takers were more concerned about their precious timber than they were about their own lives
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These two risk-takers were more concerned about their precious timber than they were about their own livesCredit: Splitpics.uk

Open door policy

 Apparently, if it stays attached to the car, it fits
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Apparently, if it stays attached to the car, it fitsCredit: Splitpics.uk