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What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?

  1. It increases the efficiency of the brakes.
  2. It reduces the stopping distance.
  3. Correct answerIt increases the stopping distance.
  4. It has no effect on stopping distance.

Explanation

If you are towing a loaded trailer, you need to be aware that your braking distance could be considerably greater, depending on the weight and size of the trailer. The driver should allow for this by increasing the distance from the vehicle in front.

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拖载货物的拖车对制动能力有何影响?

  1. 它提高了刹车的效率。
  2. 它减少了制动距离。
  3. 它增加了制动距离。
  4. 这对制动距离没有影响。

如果您正在拖载货物的拖车,您需要注意,根据拖车的重量和尺寸,您的制动距离可能会显著增加。驾驶员应通过增加与前车的距离来考虑这一点。

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