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Question:

When should you consider not hauling the maximum legal load for your vehicle?

Answer: When travelling in bad weather or through mountainous regions

Explanation
The heavier the load, the longer your stopping distance will be, so in potentially hazardous situations, consider lightening the load. If you feel your vehicle couldn't cope with the maximum load, you shouldn't be using it at all.
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