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Commercial Drivers License Exam Prep

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In terms of stopping distance, a fully loaded truck will stop:
  1. In less distance than an empty truck
  2. In more distance than an empty truck
  3. There is no difference, both will stop in the same distance.
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer: A - A fully loaded truck will stop in less distance than an empty truck. This is true because the brakes, tires and springs on commercial trucks were designed with full loads in mind. An empty truck may lose traction or lock its wheels, resulting in a longer stopping distance.
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