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What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? |
Inspecting your cargoRecognizing overloads and poorly balanced weightKnowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view ahead or to the sidesKnowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment |
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How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? |
Within the first 50 miles after beginning a tripAfter you have driven 3 hours or 150 milesAfter every break you take during driving |
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How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? |
GCWR = The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its loadGCW = The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo |
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Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe |
Bad weather or mountains |
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What can happen if you don’t have enough weight on the front axle? |
Poor steering |
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What is the minimum number of tie-downs for any flat bed load? |
2 |
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What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load? |
2 – One tie-down for each ten feet of cargo |
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Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed |
Protect people from spilled cargoProtect the cargo from weather |
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What must you check before transporting a sealed load? |
You can’t inspect sealed loads, but you should check that you don’t exceed gross weight and axle weight limits. |
