Revision question · Vehicle weights and dimensions

What effect could a load of hanging meat carcasses cause when you drive around corners or bends?

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The wave effect

The camber effect

The gravity effect

The pendulum effect

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The pendulum effectThis was the right answer

Suspended carcasses can swing as the vehicle changes direction, creating a pendulum effect. Reduce speed before bends and use the specified restraints to limit movement.

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Allow for hanging loads to swingReviewed guidance summary · This exact suspended-load mechanism is documented in the primary technical source.

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