To avoid placing excessive cargo weight on either the front or rear axles, how should the load be distributed?
Correct answer: C – Centered and properly spread between the axles
Cargo should be centered and distributed so that no axle is overloaded or left with too little weight. Excessive weight on the steering axle can make steering difficult and damage components. Weight placed too far rearward can leave the steering axle too lightly loaded for safe control and can reduce traction on the drive axles.
Source: Nevada Commercial Driver’s License Manual — § 3.2.4, “Balance the Weight”


