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When will an articulated car transporter be least stable?

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When only the lower deck is loaded

When only the top deck is loaded

When it's fully laden

When it's unladen

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When only the top deck is loadedThis was the right answer

Keeping the centre of gravity as low as possible will improve the handling of a car transporter. Top-heavy loads are more unstable and require more care when turning and cornering.

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Keep the load low, balanced and within each axle limitReviewed guidance summary · These test even distribution, heavy items near the centre line and the instability of a top-only load.

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