Deck 3: Cargo Transport

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a main reason for covering cargo?

A)To protect the cargo from the weather
B)To protect the vehicle from paint scrapes
C)To protect other drivers and people from spilled cargo
D)To protect the environment

Answer 1

To protect the vehicle from paint scrapes

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true in terms of cargo transportation?

A)It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle on a highway with cargo that is not properly covered.
B)It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle on a highway with cargo that it is not properly loaded.
C)It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle on a highway with cargo that is spilling or leaking.
D)All of the above
E)Cargo inspection is made by dock/loaders, not drivers.
F)Cargo inspection is not a part of the pre-trip inspection.
G)Cargo inspection is a part of the pre-trip inspection.
H)Cargo inspection is not mandatory.

Answer 2

It is illegal to operate a commercial vehicle on a highway with cargo that is spilling or leaking.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true concerning cargo transportation?

A)Improper loading can lead to hard steering.
B)Improper loading does not lead to hard steering in most cases.
C)Improper loading only affects the suspension system.
D)Improper loading does not affect the braking system.

Answer 3

Improper loading can lead to hard steering.

Question 4

Even if drivers do not load their own vehicles, they are still responsible for:

A)Inspecting the load
B)Recognizing incorrect or overload conditions
C)Ensuring cargo is secured properly
D)All of the above

Question 5

Drivers of trucks or combination trucks that are carrying cargo are required to stop and inspect their cargo within the first ______ miles of their trip?

A)25
B)40
C)50
D)75

Question 6

Commercial truck and combination drivers are required to check their loads within the first 50 miles of travel. Thereafter, they are required to check loads:

A)After two hours or 100 miles
B)After three hours or 150 miles
C)After four hours or 200 miles
D)They are not required to check loads again.

Question 7

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is based on which of the following?

A)The total weight of a single vehicle, not counting its load
B)The total weight of the load, not counting the weight of the vehicle
C)The total weight of a single vehicle plus the load
D)None of the above

Question 8

The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GvWR) is:

A)The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes the weight of a single vehicle plus its load
B)The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes only the weight of the vehicle and not its load capacity
C)The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer that includes only the weight limit of cargo allowed on the single vehicle
D)None of the above

Question 9

The Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is:

A)The total weight of a tractor plus its trailer
B)The total weight of a trailer and its load
C)The total weight of tractor, trailer and load
D)The total weight of the tractor and the load, but not the trailer

Question 10

Many states have axle weight restrictions. Axle weight is:

A)The total weight of the vehicle's axles
B)The total weight transmitted to the ground by one set of axles
C)The total weight transmitted to the ground by all axles at one time
D)None of the above

Question 11

The major danger of being top-heavy with cargo is:

A)It causes the vehicle to drive slower.
B)It causes the vehicle to sag in the middle.
C)It can lead to rollovers.
D)It can block the view of drivers behind the vehicle.

Question 12

Placing too much cargo weight on the steering axle can cause:

A)The vehicle to be hard to steer
B)Damage to the steering axle
C)Damage to the tires
D)All of the above

Question 13

If the front axles are under-loaded, which is often caused by cargo shifting too far to the rear, drivers may experience:

A)Poor traction
B)Spinning drive wheels, especially on slick roads
C)Inability to move the vehicle forward at all
D)All of the above

Question 14

Commercial drivers must understand the difference between blocking and bracing their cargo. Blocking does NOT include which of the following:

A)Materials are shaped to snugly fit the cargo.
B)Is secured to the cargo deck to prevent movement of cargo.
C)Is often handcrafted at the loading site.
D)Goes from the upper portion of the cargo to the floor or walls.

Question 15

By law, cargo tie downs must be strong enough to withstand ____ times the weight of the cargo they are securing?

A)0.5
B)0.75
C)1.0
D)1.5

Question 16

Which of the following devices are authorized for use as tie downs?

A)Straps
B)Chains
C)Rope
D)Tensioning devices (ratchets, winches, etc.)
E)All of the above

Question 17

Most states require that cargo be tied down with at least one device for every ____ feet of cargo?

A)10 feet
B)12 feet
C)13 feet
D)15 feet

Question 18

The main concern commercial drivers should have when transporting dry bulk cargo tanks is:

A)The contents of the shipment
B)Dry bulk tanks often have a high center of gravity.
C)Dry bulk tanks are often packaged overweight.
D)None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE concerning transporting oversized loads in commercial vehicles?

A)Oversize loads include over-length, over-width, and over-weight loads.
B)Drivers of oversized loads must have special transit permits.
C)Drivers of oversized loads are often restricted to certain roads and driving times.
D)Some oversize loads may require police escort.
E)All of the above

Question 20

All straps used for cargo tie down must meet US Department of Transportation requirements. The working load limit for web strapping must be at least:

A)2000 pounds
B)3000 pounds
C)4000 pounds
D)5000 pounds

Question 21

When loading a flatbed trailer, drivers should ensure that the cargo is loaded:

A)As close together as possible
B)Spread out over the trailer
C)Stacked up rather than secured low
D)None of the above

Question 22

You are loading a cargo that weighs 50,000 pounds. How many US DOT approved web straps must you use to tie down the cargo?

A)5
B)6
C)8
D)10

Question 23

In terms of the CDL test, the cargo safety and knowledge test is a:

A)Hands on test
B)Written test
C)Combination hands on and written test
D)Conducted during the road test

Question 24

In general terms, drivers must understand that they are responsible for which of the following when it comes to cargo transportation?

A)Cargo inspection
B)Recognizing poorly balanced loads
C)Recognizing overloads
D)Proper cargo tie down and/or covering
E)All of the above