2023-07-21 08:24:00
A compulsory passage which can have repercussions in terms of road safety. Because poor weight distribution in the vehicle can have consequences on the behavior of the vehicle, and therefore in terms of road safety.
The luggage tetris, a puzzle that should not be taken lightly. ©fotolia
First of all, it is advisable not to have heavy unattached effects in the passenger compartment. In the event of an accident, the weight of these objects can be multiplied by 50. And lead to serious or fatal injuries in the event of impact with a passenger.
Then, the heaviest objects should be loaded as much as possible first, in order to keep the center of gravity of the vehicle as low as possible, before superimposing the lighter objects on it and, if possible, securing everything with a protective net.
You must also remember not to overload the roof box to avoid a change in the center of gravity here too.
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Several studies have shown in particular that poor distribution of the weight of luggage in a car leads to a wider curvature in bends, greater tire wear, greater fuel consumption, longer braking distances and, above all, an increased risk of spinning or rolling over.
Improper weight distribution in towed trailers can also have dramatic repercussions on the road, which can zigzag.
Pictures are worth more than words, here is the video of a very telling experience on the importance of a good weight distribution on the trailer.
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