Practice question

What does the term 'centre of gravity' mean when applied to HGV loading?

The geographic centre of the cargo by distance
The point at which the weight of the vehicle and load is balanced — high centre of gravity increases rollover risk
The point at which the load is most valuable
The axle that bears the greatest weight

Answer: B — The point at which the weight of the vehicle and load is balanced — high centre of gravity increases rollover risk

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