Practice question

Why does a loaded heavy commercial vehicle require a significantly longer stopping distance than a passenger car?

  1. Heavy vehicle drivers react slower than car drivers
  2. Huge kinetic energy (mass x velocity squared), pneumatic brake lag (0.5s), and tyre-to-road friction limitations require much longer distance to dissipate heat energy
  3. Truck tyres have less traction than bicycle tyres
  4. Diesel engines produce negative braking pressure

Answer: B — Huge kinetic energy (mass x velocity squared), pneumatic brake lag (0.5s), and tyre-to-road friction limitations require much longer distance to dissipate heat energy

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