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Maine Class C Permit Practice Test
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How should towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load affect your following distance?
Correct answer: Increase it, since extra weight adds braking distance
Why
Additional weight changes acceleration, handling, and braking. A larger gap provides more time and distance to stop.
Verified against Maine Driver License Manual and Motorist Handbook · Heavy loads and trailers · p. 86
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