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Carrying a heavy or bulky load on a roof rack raises your vehicle's centre of gravity, making the car much less stable, particularly when taking corners or driving in strong side winds. This added top weight also increases body roll. Your stopping distance will actually increase due to the extra weight, rather than be reduced. When carrying roof loads, remember that your vehicle will handle differently, requiring lower speeds and smoother steering." }, "suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Steering will feel heavier" }, { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The stopping distance will be reduced" }, { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Steering will feel lighter" } ] } } ] --- Get an exclusive 15% off - Offer ends next week! 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DVSA-style practice question · Vehicle Loading ## The answer options - Steering will feel heavier - The stopping distance will be reduced - Steering will feel lighter - Stability will be reduced**Correct** ## Why that is the answer Carrying a heavy or bulky load on a roof rack raises your vehicle's centre of gravity, making the car much less stable, particularly when taking corners or driving in strong side winds. This added top weight also increases body roll. Your stopping distance will actually increase due to the extra weight, rather than be reduced. When carrying roof loads, remember that your vehicle will handle differently, requiring lower speeds and smoother steering. ## How this comes up in the real test Questions from vehicle loading appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. 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