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9 Cards in this Set
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What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?
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inspecting cargo
recognizing overloads & poorly balanced weight cargo properly secured & does not obscure view ahead or to the sides cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment |
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How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?
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within first 50 miles
after 3 hours or 150 miles after every break you take during driving |
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How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?
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GCW is the total weight of a tractor, trailer, & cargo
GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by manufacturer for this vehicle combination. |
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Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.
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bad weather
mountains |
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What can happen if you don't have enough weight on the front axle?
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make steering axle weight too light to steer safely
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What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flat bed load?
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minimum is two
must have at least one tiedown for each 10 feet of cargo |
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What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20 foot load?
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2
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Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed.
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protect people from spilled cargo
protect cargo from the weather |
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What must you check before transporting a sealed load?
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits
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