Question 7102
To avoid an accident in the event of sudden braking, should you adjust your speed and safe following distance to the vehicle ahead if you are driving a loaded van?
- Yes; the weight of the load increases the braking distance.
- Yes; the weight of the load decreases the braking distance.
- No; the weight of the load does not affect braking distance.
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Correct answer: Yes; the weight of the load increases the braking distance.
Yes. With a load, the van weighs more and needs more meters to brake to a stop. So when it is loaded, like the van carrying boxes in the image, slow down and leave more distance between you and the vehicle ahead.