Load Securement: Federal Load Securement Rules Application Quiz

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You are transporting a load of sand in a tank that is part of the vehicle structure. Which securement rules apply to this load?

Commodity-specific rules for sand must be used

No additional securement rules apply beyond the tank structure

A minimum of two tiedowns must be used

General cargo securement rules must be followed

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You are loading several articles side by side and securing them with transverse tiedowns. What must you ensure about their placement?

Each article has a separate tiedown

They are in direct contact or prevented from shifting toward each other

They are stacked on top of each other

There is at least 6 inches of space between them

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A driver is preparing to transport a shipment of intermodal containers. Which securement rules must be followed for the cargo inside the container?

No securement rules apply to containerized cargo

Only the rules for intermodal containers

General cargo securement rules or applicable commodity-specific rules

Use a minimum of four tiedowns per container

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A driver is transporting several large pipes that are likely to roll during transit. What is the correct way to prevent these pipes from rolling according to federal cargo securement rules?

Use only dunnage bags

Use chocks, wedges, or a cradle to restrain rolling

Rely on tiedowns alone

Place pipes on a flat surface without restraints

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You are using a tiedown that will be in contact with a sharp edge of your cargo. What must you do before securing the load?

Double the number of tiedowns

Use edge protection that resists abrasion and cutting

Use only chain tiedowns

Place a warning flag on the edge

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When using tiedowns on a trailer equipped with rub rails, where should the tiedowns be positioned whenever practicable?

Inboard of the rub rails

It does not matter where they are placed

Outboard of the rub rails

Over the rub rails

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A driver is preparing to use an unmarked welded steel chain as a tiedown. How should its working load limit (WLL) be determined for compliance?

Use the WLL for grade 70 transport chain

Treat it as grade 30 proof coil chain

Do not use unmarked chains under any circumstances

Assume the highest possible WLL for steel chain

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When planning to secure cargo, what is the minimum aggregate working load limit required for the securement system?

Equal to the full weight of the cargo

At least one-half the weight of the article or group of articles

One and one-half times the weight of the cargo

There is no minimum requirement

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A driver is transporting a load of firewood and short log debris. What type of vehicle or container must be used for securement?

A vehicle or container enclosed on both sides, front, and rear

A vehicle with a headerboard only

No special requirements apply

A flatbed with two tiedowns

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A driver is using a tiedown that is unmarked and has no visible working load limit. How should this tiedown be treated for securement purposes?

Assign it the highest possible rating for that type

Use it only for light loads

Assign it the lowest rating for that type in the working load limit table

Assume it is not allowed for use

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