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It can increase braking distance.
It can increase the distance needed to stop, so adapt speed and separation. Actual distance also depends on brakes, tyres, grip, gradient and load distribution; there is no universal proportion or guarantee based solely on weight. Greater mass requires more force for the same acceleration, not greater acceleration by definition. Do not exceed authorised masses and secure the load.
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It can increase braking distance.
It always reduces it, whatever the vehicle’s condition.
It never has any effect on braking.
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