CDL · Combination vehicles
Which two actions do the most to keep a combination vehicle from rolling over?
Correct answer: Taking turns slowly and loading the cargo so it rides as low as possible.
Answer options
- ASpeeding up a little through curves and placing the heaviest cargo on top
- BHolding a low speed on open highways and keeping the load centered side to side
- CTaking turns slowly and loading the cargo so it rides as low as possible Correct
Why
A combination vehicle tips over most easily when its center of gravity is high and it takes a turn too fast. Loading cargo as low as possible and slowing down for turns address both causes, so they are the two most important precautions.
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Topic: Combination vehicles License: CDL
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