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What should you do if you are not sure a combination is within legal axle and gross weights?
- A.Weigh it at a scale and adjust the load or sliding components (fifth wheel / trailer tandems where equipped) before starting the trip
- B.Drive to the first weigh station and find out there
- C.Estimate by how the suspension looks and proceed
- D.Weights only matter for single vehicles, not combinations
Correct answer
A. Weigh it at a scale and adjust the load or sliding components (fifth wheel / trailer tandems where equipped) before starting the trip
Why
The driver is responsible for legal weight regardless of who loaded the trailer. Scaling before departure turns a roadside violation, or an overloaded brake or tire, into a simple adjustment.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Weight and Balance · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-218).