What effect can overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?

1. A.The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control, but only when reversing.
2. B.Provided the load is evenly distributed, it improves the stability of the vehicle.
3. C.The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control.
4. D.The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control, but only when going downhill.

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