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When the vehicle is carrying a lot of weight
Braking distance is the distance travelled by the vehicle from the moment the brake pedal is pressed until it comes to a complete stop. Factors that alter the length of the braking distance include the mass of the vehicle and its load, since the more weight the vehicle carries, the more distance it will need to brake on level ground.
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When the vehicle is carrying a lot of weight
When the vehicle is carrying little weight
The vehicle's weight does not affect the braking distance
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