Practice question

A lightly-loaded combination vehicle will stop more slowly than a fully-loaded vehicle because:

  1. The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have high traction.
  2. The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have low traction.
  3. The brakes only operate when a trailer reaches a minimum weight.
  4. The suspension springs only operate when a trailer reaches a minimum weight.

Answer: B — The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have low traction.

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