What is the primary hazard associated with driving a forward-tipping dumper across a steep gradient (slope)?

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AExcessive wear on the tyres
BThe load sliding out of the skip
CThe engine stalling on the incline
DThe vehicle overturning sideways

✓ Correct answer: D. The vehicle overturning sideways Dumpers have a high center of gravity. Driving across a slope creates a high risk of lateral instability and overturning.

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