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Large trucks need more time and distance to stop because they:
- A.Are much heavier than passenger cars
- B.Have no brakes on the trailer
- C.Always travel faster than cars
- D.Are exempt from following-distance rules
Correct answer
A. Are much heavier than passenger cars
Why
A loaded truck's weight means it needs considerably more stopping distance. Never cut closely in front of a truck and then brake suddenly.
Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Sharing the Road · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-132).