Cdl Practice Questions 3 - Transport Cargo Safely

Front 1

What does it mean to block cargo?

Back 1

Blocking is used in the front, back and/or sides of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding. Blocking is shaped to fit snugly against cargo. It is secured to the cargo deck to prevent cargo movement.

Bracing also is used to prevent movement of cargo. Bracing goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor and/or walls of the cargo compartment.

Front 2

How often should you check your cargo to be sure it's properly secured?

Back 2

heck the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. A good habit is to inspect again:

After you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles.
After every break you take during driving.

Front 3

A truck with a higher center of gravity is:

Back 3

A high center of gravity (cargo piled up high or heavy cargo on top) means you are more likely to tip over.

Front 4

What is gross combination weight (GCW)?

Back 4

Gross combination weight (GCW): Total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo.

Front 5

Which of the following is true about cargo tiedowns?

Back 5

Cargo Tiedown - On flat bed trailers or trailers without sides, cargo must be secured to keep it from shifting and falling off.

In closed vans, tiedowns can also be important to prevent cargo shifting that may affect the handling of the vehicle. Tiedowns must be of the proper type and proper strength.

The combined strength of all cargo tiedowns must be strong enough to lift one and one-half times the weight of the piece of cargo tied down. Proper tiedown equipment must be used, including ropes, straps, chains, and tensioning devices (winches, ratchets, clinching components).

Tiedowns must be attached to the vehicle correctly (hook, bolt, rails, rings).

Cargo should have at least one tiedown for each 10 feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need. No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least two tiedowns holding it.

There are special requirements for securing various heavy pieces of metal. Find out what they are if you are to carry such loads.

Front 6

What is a situation where legal maximum weights may not be safe?

Back 6

During bad weather, in mountains, or unique roadway conditions such as driving on gravel or sand may not be safe to operate at legal maximum weights. Take this into account before driving.

Front 7

What is gross combination weight rating (GCWR)?

Back 7

Gross combination weight rating (GCWR): Maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.

Front 8

What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?

Back 8

Gross vehicle weight (GVW): Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load.