CDL · Tank vehicles
How does the stopping distance of an empty tanker compare with that of a fully loaded one?
Correct answer: The empty tanker may need more distance to stop.
Answer options
- AThe empty tanker may need more distance to stop Correct
- BThe empty tanker stops sooner using just the parking or emergency brake
- CThe empty tanker has better traction when braking
Why
Weight in the tank pushes the tires harder against the road, which improves their grip. Without that weight the tires hold less well and lock more easily, so an empty tanker can actually need more room to stop than a loaded one.
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Topic: Tank vehicles License: CDL
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