What is a common consequence of driving an overweight vehicle?

Driving an overweight vehicle commonly leads to decreased fuel efficiency. When a vehicle exceeds its recommended weight limit, the engine has to work harder to move the additional load. This increased effort requires more fuel, leading to a reduction in the vehicle’s miles per gallon (MPG) rating, which means that the vehicle consumes more fuel over the same distance compared to when it operates within its specified weight limits.

The other options focus on positive attributes that would not typically be associated with an overweight vehicle. For example, increased maneuverability and improved handling are characteristics that would usually diminish as weight increases, making the vehicle less responsive and harder to control. Similarly, while an overweight vehicle might have the capacity to carry more cargo in theory, exceeding weight limits can lead to safety issues and legal penalties, which undermines the benefit of better cargo capacity. Thus, the most accurate outcome of driving an overweight vehicle is indeed decreased fuel efficiency.