Practice question

A driver doubles both vehicle speed and vehicle weight. What does Alberta's stopping-distance discussion imply about stopping demands?

  1. Stopping force demand increases dramatically; the guide illustrates an eight-times force increase when both speed and weight double
  2. Stopping distance stays unchanged because air brakes compensate automatically
  3. The truck will stop in half the distance
  4. Only perception time changes

Answer: A — Stopping force demand increases dramatically; the guide illustrates an eight-times force increase when both speed and weight double

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