BREAKOUT SESSION
Understanding Vehicle Load Weight
SPEAKER David Schneiders , Senior Executive – Sales and Operations , Pedders Suspension & Brakes
DAY 1 | PROGRAM SESSIONS
Before you can understand the impact of weight on a vehicle you must first understand the jargon . Do you know what each of these are and how to calculate if a vehicle and or trailer is over loaded ?
• TARE
• Kerb
• GVM
• PAYLOAD
• FRONT GALR
• REAR GALR
• TOWBALL DOWNLOAD
• ATM
• GTM
• UnBraked Capacity
• Braked Capacity
• GCM
Carrying extra weight from accessories , cargo load and towing all affect the entire dynamic characteristics of a vehicle . Whilst vehicle performance and handling are affected by speed , weight , load distribution and road surface . Any increase or decrease in weight , increase or decrease in speed , the pitch and roll will all effect the responsiveness of the vehicle and its ability to react safely in various situations .
Beyond the explanations of weight and its characteristics we ’ ll showcase a world first Weight Matrix ( tm ) software designed to allow fleet operators to test different weight scenarios incorporating different vehicles , accessories , cargo load and towing .
This interactive presentation will explore the reasons why understanding vehicle weight is important and how to keep your fleet and drivers safe .
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