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Why are empty or lightly loaded trailers more prone to sway in strong crosswinds?
- A.Empty trailers have no sway at all
- B.Wind only affects loaded trailers
- C.They are light and tall, so wind pushes them easily and their tires have less grip from weight
- D.Light trailers are shorter
Correct answer
C. They are light and tall, so wind pushes them easily and their tires have less grip from weight
Why
A tall, light trailer presents a large sail area with little weight holding its tires to the road. Gusts can push it sideways or start a sway that a loaded trailer would resist.
Manual topic: Combination Vehicles - Rollover and Rearward Amplification · From the Combination Vehicles practice bank (CV-072).