where can i find this information
2007-04-25 08:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by Dai P 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
It will vary hugely, depending on -
The kerb weight.
The gross weight.
The tyre type.
The tyre configuration.
The number of axles.
The axle configuration.
Whether it is a rigid or an artic.
Whether the tractor and/or trailer have ABS and/or EBS.
The body/trailer type.
Whether or not the exhaust brake is used.
If it has a retarder fitted and what type.
The type of suspension fitted.
As you can see, this is a very complicated question to answer correctly. You will need to give the exact details you require from the above list, in order to get the information you need.
2007-04-25 09:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same as any where else,You will require a book on hgvs or talk to a lorry driver.
2007-04-25 15:33:30 · answer #2 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps, seems pretty straight forward for you.
COMPARATIVE BRAKING DISTANCESCONDITIONS - METALED RUNWAY SLIGHT INCLINE. GOOD REPAIRFINE AND DRY - 19°C
BRAKING DISTANCE (m)
VEHICLE WEIGHT 30 MPH 45 MPH
Leyland Drops (¼ Laden) 32 tonnes 14.15m/32.18m
Leyland Drops (Unladen) 10.90m/22.80m
Foden (Laden) 36 tonnes 20.68m/31.30m
Foden (Unladen) 14.50m/23.80m
Iveco tractor and trailer Unladen 42 tones 17.70m(30mph)
Iveco tractor and trailer Laden 27.00m(30mph)
Reproduced courtesy of RoSPA
2007-04-26 12:58:07 · answer #3 · answered by des c 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The braking distances are exactly the same as for cars, and are quoted in the highway code.
2007-04-25 21:14:25 · answer #4 · answered by Martin14th 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋