Practice question

What is the difference between a tanker's full-load and empty-load braking distance?

  1. Empty distance is longer because the brakes overheat
  2. Full distance is longer due to greater kinetic energy that brakes must dissipate
  3. They are identical
  4. Only depends on tire wear

Answer: B — Full distance is longer due to greater kinetic energy that brakes must dissipate

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