How many tiedowns are required for cargo that is prevented from forward movement?

• It depends on the weight.
• 2
• 1 every 10ft, or part thereof.
• 2 every 10ft, or part thereof.

When cargo is prevented from forward movement (for example, by the headboard, bulkhead, other cargo, or tiedown), secure the cargo according to the following requirements:

All Cargo:

1 tiedown for every 10 ft, or part thereof.

When should you turn the engine "retarder" off (Commonly known as the "Jake Brake")

• When your gross weight exceeds the braking pressure
• Whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow-covered.
• If two or more cylinders indicate overheating
• At night or on narrow roads

Crashes will double if drivers react how much slower?

• 3 seconds
• 5 seconds
• 1/2 second
• 2 seconds

What is a rub rail?

• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.
• A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.
• Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.
• The load carrying area of a truck, trailer, or intermodal container.

When securing a load of lengthwise longwood logs weighing 42,500 lbs, what is the minimum aggregate WLL required for tiedowns? (rounded up to nearest lb)

• 7,085 lbs.
• 21,250 lbs
• 10,000 lbs
• 8,550 lbs

A row of metal coils loaded with eyes lengthwise requires how many direct tiedowns over each side-by-side row or coil?

• It depends on the size of the coils.
• One
• Four
• Two

Step #2:

Attach at least two direct tiedowns over each coil or side-by-side row.

What is a good rule-of-thumb for the amount of space you must keep in front of you?

• If you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front of you, you're too close
• At speeds below 40 mph, you don't have to worry about it too much. At speeds above 40 mph it's important to keep at least 4 seconds of following distance.
• At least one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph. At greater speeds, you must add one second for safety.
• At least one second for every 30 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 50 mph. At greater speeds, you must add one second for safety.

What are the two primary laws governing the placement of the tandems?

• The overall gross weight of the vehicle and the maximum percentage of weight on trailer tandems
• The maximum width of 8' 6" on Interstate Highways and the maximum trailer length law
• The tire load rating of the drive axle tires and the minimum clearance law
• The Bridge Formula and the maximum allowed length from Kingpin to trailer tandems.

When loading explosives you must:

• Disable cargo heaters
• Make sure there are no sharp points that might damage cargo
• Use a floor lining with Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3
• All these are correct

What must you do with a placarded vehicle each time you stop?

• Check the tires
• Check in with federal emergency response personnel
• Open the pressure relief valve
• Fuel the vehicle

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