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133. Under loaded front axles can cause the following:

General Knowledgemedium
AToo much play in the steering wheel.
BPoor traction.
CDamage to the tires.
DAll of these are correct.

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is "All of these are correct.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.

Correct Answer: All of these are correct.

Why This Matters on the CDL Test

Use this question to review load securement and vehicle balance. On the real CDL exam, cargo questions often test whether you understand how weight, center of gravity, and securement affect control before the vehicle ever moves.

How to Remember It

Say the rule in your own words, then explain why the wrong answers are unsafe or incomplete. That habit makes similar General Knowledge questions easier when the exam changes the wording.

Answer Review

Choose "All of these are correct." because this answer matches the safe CDL action for cargo handling and vehicle balance. On the knowledge test, the safest answer is usually the one that protects space, control, visibility, legal compliance, or inspection accuracy before the vehicle is put at risk.

Why the other answers are weaker

  • Too much play in the steering wheel."Too much play in the steering wheel." does not best answer this cargo handling and vehicle balance question. When you see a similar option on the CDL permit test, compare it against the exact safety rule and choose the answer that prevents the most immediate risk.
  • Poor traction."Poor traction." does not best answer this cargo handling and vehicle balance question. When you see a similar option on the CDL permit test, compare it against the exact safety rule and choose the answer that prevents the most immediate risk.
  • Damage to the tires."Damage to the tires." does not best answer this cargo handling and vehicle balance question. When you see a similar option on the CDL permit test, compare it against the exact safety rule and choose the answer that prevents the most immediate risk.

Test-Day Checklist

  1. Read the question once for the topic, then read it again for the exact CDL action being tested in General Knowledge.
  2. Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
  3. Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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