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What effect could an unevenly distributed load have on a vehicle?

  1. A.It could make the vehicle unstable while turning.
  2. B.It could cause the gear box to overheat.
  3. C.It could cause the vehicle to overheat.
  4. D.It could cause the clutch to slip while accelerating.
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Correct answer: A. It could make the vehicle unstable while turning.

When loading a vehicle you should ensure that the load is distributed evenly. An unevenly distributed load may change the vehicles centre of gravity and this could affect the braking and steering.

This is an official-style question from the Managing Risk topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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