A lightly-loaded combination vehicle will stop more slowly than a fully-loaded vehicle because:

Question

An empty combination vehicle will come to a complete stop more slowly than a fully-loaded vehicle. The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have lower traction on a light trailer than they would if the vehicle carried more weight.

Accepted Answer

The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have low traction.

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The stiff suspension springs and strong brakes will have high traction.

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The brakes only operate when a trailer reaches a minimum weight.

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The suspension springs only operate when a trailer reaches a minimum weight.