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Mention three demerits of Road transport.
Mention any two demerits of Road transport.
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Solution
- Limited capacity: A motor vehicle can carry only a small load. Therefore, road transport is not suitable for carrying bulky or heavy goods.
- Undependable: Road transport is not fully dependable. Roads become unserviceable during floods, snowfall, etc.
- Irregularity: Road transport is not provide regularity or punctuality of service. The chances of accident and breakdowns are comparatively high. There is often lack of fixed time schedules and routes. Trucks and buses may not move regularly.
- Lack of safety: Road transport is not very safe. The probability of accident is higher. Goods are liable to damage due to faulty roads and bad weather. Risk involved in greater.
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