CDL · Cargo
One basic rule of loading is that the cargo should be:
Correct answer: Spread evenly across the cargo space.
Answer options
- APlaced as far forward as possible
- BSpread evenly across the cargo space Correct
- CPlaced as far back as possible
Why
Weight spread evenly between the left and right sides and between the front and rear keeps a vehicle stable and easy to control. Too much weight up front can make steering hard, while too much at the back can leave the steering axle too light to steer safely.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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