How does an increase in vehicle payload weight affect braking performance?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Increases braking distance and demands greater pedal braking effort
- Step 1: Physics of vehicle mass. Step 2. Greater mass means greater kinetic energy (), which increases braking distance. Answer: Increases braking distance and demands greater pedal braking effort. Why not the others: Greater mass increases distance, not shortens; ABS cannot overcome physical momentum; heavy loads degrade evasive handling.
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