Regarding stopping distance: How do empty tank vehicles compare to full ones?

Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones. Section 8.3.4: Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones.

Regarding stopping distance: How do empty tank vehicles compare to full ones?

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Empty tank vehicles stop faster" is not correct. Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones. (This is due to stiff suspensions and reduced traction).
  • B. Correct. Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones. (This is due to stiff suspensions and reduced traction).
  • C. Incorrect. "They stop in the same distance" is not correct. Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones. (This is due to stiff suspensions and reduced traction).
  • D. Incorrect. "Empty tanks never skid" is not correct. Empty tank vehicles may take longer to stop than full ones. (This is due to stiff suspensions and reduced traction).