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Commercial Drivers License Exam Prep

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If the front axles are under-loaded, which is often caused by cargo shifting too far to the rear, drivers may experience:
  1. Poor traction
  2. Spinning drive wheels, especially on slick roads
  3. Inability to move the vehicle forward at all
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - If a load shifts (or is placed) too far to the rear of the vehicle it causes what is known as under-loading of the front axles. This condition can cause several problems for the driver, including a significant loss of traction on any surface and a major loss of traction on slick roads, with the drive wheels simply spinning. In some cases, the vehicle will not be able to move forward at all. All of these issues can be avoided with proper load placement to the front of the vehicle.
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