Transporting Cargo safetly

Question 1

What four things related to the 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

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

GCWR = maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.
Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.

Question 4

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe

Answer 4

1. During bad weather

2. In the mountains

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Front wheel skid

Question 6

What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flat bed load?

Answer 6

two

Question 7

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

Answer 7

two

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

That gross weight and axle weight limits are not exceeded.