Question 3876
The braking distance of a loaded vehicle is...
- shorter than when it is traveling without a load.
- the same as when it is traveling without a load.
- longer than when it is traveling without a load.
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Correct answer: longer than when it is traveling without a load.
The heavier the vehicle, the more meters it travels from when you press the brake until it stops. That's why a loaded vehicle has a longer braking distance than an empty one, and you should leave a greater safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead.