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Question 4048

Loading a vehicle with more cargo than authorized...

  1. only affects the tires, so their pressure must be increased.
  2. affects, especially, the vehicle's acceleration, braking, and stability.
  3. does not affect road safety at all.
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Correct answer: affects, especially, the vehicle's acceleration, braking, and stability.

With more cargo than allowed, the vehicle accelerates more slowly, needs more meters to stop, and is less stable, especially on curves and during sudden maneuvers. The problem is not limited to the tires, and increasing their pressure does not make up for the excess weight.

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