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What is the effect of putting too much weight on the steering axle, or too little?
- A.Neither matters if total weight is legal
- B.Too much weight makes steering heavy and overloads the front tires, while too little weight reduces steering traction and control
- C.Too much weight improves braking
- D.Too little weight only affects ride comfort
Correct answer
B. Too much weight makes steering heavy and overloads the front tires, while too little weight reduces steering traction and control
Why
Balance between axles is what makes the truck steer and brake predictably. An overloaded front end wears out tires and steering parts, while an underloaded front end can lose grip just when you need to steer.
Manual topic: Transporting Cargo - Weight and Balance · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-073).