CDL · Cargo
What can happen if most of a vehicle's load is placed over the steering axle?
Correct answer: The steering becomes hard, and the tires may be damaged.
Answer options
- AThe vehicle handles better and turns more easily.
- BThe steering axle ends up with too little traction.
- CThe steering becomes hard, and the tires may be damaged. Correct
Why
Overloading the steering axle makes the wheel hard to turn and can damage the axle and its tires. Poor steering traction comes from having too little weight on that axle, not too much.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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