Question 5238
As a general rule, if you are driving on this road in a van loaded with stacked packages, in the event of emergency braking, is it important to take its mass and volume into account?
- No, because the greater the weight, the greater the stability.
- Yes, so a greater safe following distance should be maintained, since the braking distance is longer.
- Yes, because lowering the center of gravity makes it easy to skid and lose control of the van.
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Correct answer: Yes, so a greater safe following distance should be maintained, since the braking distance is longer.
Yes. With stacked packages, the van weighs more and needs more meters to stop once you start braking, so you must leave a greater safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead. A heavy load doesn't make it more stable. Stacking the load high raises the center of gravity, and the packages can shift during hard braking.