When governments (federal, state, and county) design a budget, they need to consider the cost of maintaining infrastructure like highways and roads. Road wear is a form of mechanical and chemical erosion, where the surface of the road is worn away over time. Looking at the graphic below, which types of vehicles are likely to cause the most damage to roads over time?
A. motorbike weighs 200kg
B. passenger car weighs 1,500 kg
C. pick up truck weighs 2,500 kg
D. Flat-bed truck weighs 3,500 kg
E. Truck weighs 7,500 kg
F. Truck with trailer weighs 30,000 kg
The vehicles that are likely to cause the most damage to roads over time are the ones with higher weights, as they put more pressure on the road surface. Therefore, the vehicles likely to cause the most damage are:
E. Truck weighs 7,500 kg
F. Truck with trailer weighs 30,000 kg