Topic 14 of 14

Vehicle loading

Loading changes how a car steers, brakes and grips. This topic covers weight distribution, roof loads, securing loads, trailers, handling changes and braking effects.

1 lesson About 6 minutes 12 practice questions

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  1. Lesson 1 · Weight distribution · 6 min

    Loading a car and towing a trailer

    How weight changes the way a car steers, brakes and grips, where to put heavy items, and what to do when a trailer starts to snake.

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What this topic covers

  • Weight distribution
  • Roof loads
  • Securing loads
  • Trailers
  • Handling changes
  • Braking effects

Roughly how much of the test

About 2% of a 50-question paper, which is roughly 1 questions.

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