Section 3

Question 1

What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?

Answer 1

Inspecting your cargo.
Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view ahead or to the sides.
Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment.

Question 2

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

Answer 2

Within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip and after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles. After every break you take during driving.

Question 3

How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight?

Answer 3

The rating is specified by the manufacturer and not the actual weight

Question 4

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.

Answer 4

Bad weather or in mountains

Question 5

What can happen if you don’t have enough weight on the front axle?

Answer 5

Under-loaded front axles (caused by shifting weight too far to the rear) can make the
steering axle weight too light to steer safely.

Question 6

What is the minimum number of tie-downs for
any flatbed load?

Answer 6

2

Question 7

What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a
20-foot load?

Answer 7

3

Question 8

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed.

Answer 8

To protect people from spilled cargo.
To protect the cargo from weather.

Question 9

What must you check before transporting a sealed load?

Answer 9

Check that you don’t exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.