CDL · Cargo
What does the term tire load refer to?
Correct answer: The heaviest load a tire is rated to support safely at a given inflation pressure.
Answer options
- AThe lightest load a tire is rated to support safely at a given inflation pressure
- BThe combined weight that all the tires on one axle put on the road
- CThe heaviest load a tire is rated to support safely at a given inflation pressure Correct
Why
Tire load is the rating that tells you the most weight a tire can safely carry when it is inflated to the stated pressure, and it is marked on the tire's sidewall. Loading a tire beyond that rating can cause it to fail.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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