Question: 1 . Insecure cargo poses two main risks that the cargo securement regulations address. What are they?Rollovers and bad weather Containment and immobilization Loss and
Insecure cargo poses two main risks that the cargo securement regulations address. What are they?Rollovers and bad weather
Containment and immobilization
Loss and shifting
The cargo securement regulations are designed to keep cargo secure in normal driving conditions, which do not include a rollover or collision.True
False
The method of cargo securement which holds back, or limits cargo movement is known as:Immobilizing
Restraining
Containing
Lateral forces can move you in at once.Two directions
Three directions
Only one direction
The more a piece of cargo weighs, the restraints are needed to hold it in place in a moving vehicle.Fewer
More
A lateral force of kg pushing on a kg pallet can be described as: g
g
g
The weight of your cargo is kg What is the maximum amount of force your securement system needs to be able to withstand in a rearward direction? kg
kg
kg
The weight of your cargo is kg What is the maximum amount of force your securement system needs to be able to withstand in a forward direction? kg
kg
kg
The an item is the more likely it is to tip.Shorter
Taller
Most rollovers occur as a result of:Excessive speed on a turn
High winds
Loads consisting of liquids or livestock
To use the frontend structure as a method of securing cargo, you must:Place the cargo on top of the frontend structure
Place the cargo beneath the frontend structure
Place the cargo in direct contact with the frontend structure
Cab shields can be used as a frontend structure when securing cargo.True
False
According to the regulations, you can position tiedowns outside the rubrails as long as there is no other practical way to do itTrue
False
When would you need additional securement on unitized cargo?When the contents of the cargo could shift in transport
Always use additional securement when transporting unitized cargo
When the pallet isn't heavy enough
You can ignore shipping and handling instructions on the freight packaging when you stack freight, as long as you're careful.True
False
Whose responsibility is it to assess cargo packaging methods?Carriers and shippers only
Shippers, carriers, and drivers
The driver alone
Even though it isn't always possible, no more than of the load should be placed on of the deck when distributing cargo weight
Part of your cargo securement system can be the amount of between the cargo and the deck.Restraint
Friction
Gravity
For a friction mat to be effective, at least of the bottom surface should rest directly on the mat
In order to balance your cargo, what should be loaded first?The heavier articles
The lighter and weaker articles
The longest articles
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