What is the danger of 'empty' trucks on wet roads?

They have less traction and the wheels lock up easier.. Section 2.6: Empty trucks have less weight on the tires, which means less traction.

What is the danger of 'empty' trucks on wet roads?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "They hydroplane faster." is not correct. Empty trucks have less weight on the tires, which means less traction. It is easier to lock the wheels and skid.
  • B. Correct. Empty trucks have less weight on the tires, which means less traction. It is easier to lock the wheels and skid.
  • C. Incorrect. "They are too light to activate traffic signals." is not correct. Empty trucks have less weight on the tires, which means less traction. It is easier to lock the wheels and skid.
  • D. Incorrect. "They accelerate too fast." is not correct. Empty trucks have less weight on the tires, which means less traction. It is easier to lock the wheels and skid.