What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle's braking ability?
- A It reduces the distance required to stop.
- B It increases the efficiency of the brakes.
- C It increases the distance required to stop.
- D It has no effect provided the brakes are good.
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Correct answer: It increases the distance required to stop..
When driving a vehicle which is carrying a load; the driver should be aware that the forces acting on the vehicle will increase the distance required to stop. The driver should allow for this by increasing the distance from the vehicle in front.
When driving a vehicle which is carrying a load; the driver should be aware that the forces acting on the vehicle will increase the distance required to stop. The driver should allow for this by increasing the distance from the vehicle in front.