Adverse safety consequences of overloading on handling and stopping and on tires
Overloading could affect vehicle handling, stopping distance, vehicle and tire as shown in the following. This could lead to an accident and possibly result in severe personal injury.
● Vehicle stability will deteriorate.
● Heavy and/or high-mounted loads could increase the risk of rollover.
● Stopping distance will increase.
● Brakes could overheat and fail.
● Suspension, bearings, axles and other parts of the body could break or experience accelerated wear that will shorten vehicle life.
● Tires could fail.
● Tread separation could occur.
● Tire could separate from its rim.
See also:
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
Tire Identification Number (TIN) is marked on the intended outboard sidewall.
The TIN is composed of four groups. Here is a brief review of the TIN with a breakdown
of its individual elements.
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Convex mirror (passenger side)
WARNING
Objects look smaller in a convex mirror and farther away than when viewed in
a flat mirror. Do not use the convex mirror to judge the distance of vehicles behind
you when changing lanes. ...
Wiper operation when snowing
Before driving in cold weather, make sure the wiper blades are not frozen to
the windshield or rear window.
If the wiper blades are frozen to the windshield or rear window, perform the
following ...