Why does load weight change stopping behavior?

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Driving and BackingWhy does load weight change stopping behavior?
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Mass, distribution, brakes, traction, and road conditions affect stopping and stability. Drive for the actual load rather than assuming empty and loaded trucks behave identically.

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