What effect does weight have on stopping distance?

Fully loaded trucks take longer to stop. Section 2.6: Heavy vehicles require greater stopping distances. However, empty trucks may also

What effect does weight have on stopping distance?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Heavier vehicles stop faster" is not correct. Heavy vehicles require greater stopping distances. However, empty trucks may also take longer to stop due to less traction.
  • B. Incorrect. "Empty trucks stop faster than full trucks" is not correct. Heavy vehicles require greater stopping distances. However, empty trucks may also take longer to stop due to less traction.
  • C. Correct. Heavy vehicles require greater stopping distances. However, empty trucks may also take longer to stop due to less traction.
  • D. Incorrect. "Weight does not affect stopping distance" is not correct. Heavy vehicles require greater stopping distances. However, empty trucks may also take longer to stop due to less traction.