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Axle weight is the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles. *

True False

What can happen if you don't have enough weight on the front axle? *

It can give false readings when weighing the load The axle can be too light to steer safely It should make the wheels spin

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? *

After you have driven for 2 hours or 100 miles After you have driven for 4 hours or 200 miles After you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles

Too little weight on the drive axles has no effect on the traction the axle gets. *

True False

What is the difference between Gross Combination Weight Rating and Cross Combination Weight? *

GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its loads. GCW is the total weight of powered units plus trailers please the cargo BOTH A and C

Suspension systems have a manufacturers weight capacity rating. *

True False

Overloading can have bad effects on which of the following: *

Steering Braking Speed Control All of the above

Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you are responsible for: *

Inspecting your cargo Knowing your cargo is properly secured Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight All of the above

In all situations you must keep weights within legal limits. *

True False

Tire load is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. *

False True

What must you check before transporting a sealed load? *

Inspect the load That you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits Unseal the load to see what it is

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