Practice question

How does weight distribution on a TDA shift when the aerial is rotated 90 degrees off the trailer centerline?

  1. Weight remains evenly distributed
  2. Weight shifts dramatically toward the outrigger side, increasing the importance of full outrigger deployment
  3. Weight shifts forward to the tractor
  4. Weight shifts vertically only

Answer: B — Weight shifts dramatically toward the outrigger side, increasing the importance of full outrigger deployment

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