Practice question

Why can a downhill section make an HGV overtake more dangerous than it first appears?

The vehicle's momentum can build quickly, increasing stopping distance and reducing control margins
Gravity turns off the speed limiter
The tachograph stops recording on downhill roads
Downhill roads remove blind spots

Answer: A — The vehicle's momentum can build quickly, increasing stopping distance and reducing control margins

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