Question

Do combination vehicles take longer to stop when they are empty or loaded?

Accepted Answer

Empty or lightly loaded combination vehicles take longer to stop than when they are fully loaded. Stiff suspension springs and strong brakes give poor traction and make it easy for trailer brakes to lock up, causing the trailer to skip sideways or jackknife very quickly.

Flashcard 5 - Doubles/Triples Flashcard Set for the CDL

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