David writes...
> I'm aware of the simple physics argument. Simple physics does not do
a
>very good job of describing the interaction between modern rubber tires
>and imperfect road surfaces, among other things.
> No way, no how have any of my trucks stopped faster with a loaded
>trailer than alone.
Cool, an old fashion debate! Actually, my statement was flawed. There
are times when loaded vs unloaded takes longer. Looking at the NHTSA
chart, it seems I was wrong more than right, but not always wrong.
https://books.google.com/books?id=I511spiUbQsC&pg=PA18&lpg=PA18&dq=stopping+distance+of+loading+trucks+veruses+bobtails&source=bl&ots=p_4qyM2kAx&sig=7R-dIFTJjsyBgy2yCVogP6z3C6k&hl=en&sa=X&ei=IhcsVY_uBO6LsQT6goCQCg&ved=0CCEQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=stopping%20distance%20of%20loading%20trucks%20veruses%20bobtails&f=false
But many other sites agree with me...
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/143450-empty-trailers-take-longer-stop.html
Than you ask
>If you believe the opposite, why are racecars light?
Because they aren't competing in how fast they can stop, but how fast they
can go. 8>)
So, in the end, I was kinda wrong but that doesn't mean I'm a bad guy. 8>0
Eric P
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