Practice question
When operating a commercial bus, how does overloading the vehicle beyond its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) impact the steering and braking systems?
- It improves traction, reducing stopping distance
- It makes steering lighter and increases brake responsiveness
- It creates heavy steering, increases stopping distance, and can cause brake drums to overheat and crack
- It has no measurable physical effect on vehicle controls
Answer: C — It creates heavy steering, increases stopping distance, and can cause brake drums to overheat and crack
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