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Commercial Driver's License

Category - Cargo Transport

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The Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is:

The total weight of a tractor plus its trailer
The total weight of a trailer and its load
The total weight of tractor, trailer and load
The total weight of the tractor and the load, but not the trailer

Explanation

Answer: C - The Gross Combination Weight is the total of a tractor, trailer, and the load. Drivers of combination vehicles must know this value before they inspect their loads as this is what will determine if they are overloaded or not. GCW is often used by states to set maximum weight limits for certain roads and bridges.

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