What Are the Hazards of Overloading?
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The hazards of overloading include the following points: Inducing traffic safety accidents: Overloaded vehicles operate under excessive load for extended periods, resulting in lower safety performance in braking and handling. This makes them highly prone to dangerous situations such as tire blowouts, brake failures, broken leaf springs, and axle fractures, posing serious hazards to traffic safety. According to statistics, over 80% of road accidents involving heavy-duty trucks are caused by overloading. Shortening the service life of roads: The load of overloaded vehicles generally far exceeds the design capacity of roads and bridges. Their frequent travel causes road surface damage and bridge fractures, significantly reducing the normal service life of roads and necessitating premature major repairs.