New York CDL: Metal Coils Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is there are gaps between the articles of cargo.

In normal driving, some tiedowns lose their initial tension very quickly if there are gaps between articles of cargo. Articles must be placed in contact with each other to ensure that there are no gaps, or else they must be secured by some means to prevent them from moving toward each other in transit. This requirement applies to all layers and stacks of articles that are loaded across a vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is general cargo securement rules for flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles or intermodal containers that have anchor points.

Metal coil shipments that weigh 5,000 pounds or more, individually or bundled together, are subject to metal-coil-specific securement rules. There are rules for both (a) flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles or intermodal containers that have anchor points and (b) sided vehicles or intermodal containers without anchor points. When metal coil shipments weigh less than 5,000 pounds, general cargo securement rules apply instead.

Not quite. The answer is Loose materials used to support and protect cargo

Dunnage is all loose materials used to support and protect cargo. One type of dunnage is timber used between the tiedowns and the cargo.

Not quite. The answer is 6,000 pounds.

When calculating the aggregate working load limit of all direct tiedowns, count 100% of the tiedown working load limit for each tiedown attached to both sides of the vehicle and 50% of the working load limit for each tiedown attached to only one side of the vehicle. In this case, each tiedown is attached to only one side, so count 50% of its working load limit, or 3,000 pounds. Then the aggregate working load limit for the two tiedowns is 2 × 3,000 pounds = 6,000 pounds.

Not quite. The answer is 50% of the weight of the article.

The working load limit of all components used to block cargo from forward movement must be at least 50% of the weight of the article being blocked.

Not quite. The answer is When the deck or coil is soaked with oil

Use a friction mat under each pallet to increase the friction between the pallet and the deck. This should always be done when the deck or coil is soaked with oil. Also use blocking or friction mats to prevent forward movement while you are securing individual metal coils with eyes lengthwise.

Not quite. The answer is 6,400 pounds of securement

If a steel coil weighs 8,000 pounds, the load securement must provide 6,400 pounds of securement to prevent movement in the forward direction, which is expressed as 80% of the cargo weight (or 0.8 g deceleration).

Not quite. The answer is 3/8-G30; 2,650 pounds

Welded steel chain that is not marked or labeled with a grade or working load limit (WLL) is considered to have a WLL equal to that of grade 30 proof coil chain. Hence, each size 3/8" chain should be marked "3/8-G30." According to the WLL Table (see page 2.8 in the New York State Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and Other Cargo), size 3/8" proof coil chain with grade 30 has a WLL of 2,650 pounds.

Not quite. The answer is Support the coils above the deck. Attach at least two indirect tiedowns over each coil or side-by-side row. Use blocking or friction mats.

A row of coils is made up of three or more coils loaded in like mode and in a line. The requirements for securing a row of coils are as follows: (1) Support the coils above the deck to prevent the coils from rolling. (2) Attach at least two indirect tiedowns over each coil or side-by-side row. (3) Use blocking or friction mats to prevent movement in the forward direction.

Not quite. The answer is each force in the performance criteria must be applied separately.

Each force in the performance criteria must be applied separately for the securement system to be compliant.

Not quite. The answer is Carriers should never use components that are not marked by the manufacturer.

Unmarked securement components and assemblies are considered to have working load limits as specified in the Working Load Limit (WLL) Table. (If markings cannot be read, the component is considered unmarked.) Carriers should try to use components that are rated and marked, so that the carrier, driver, shipper, and inspector can all verify that the proper equipment is being used for the job. However, the use of unmarked components is not prohibited.

Not quite. The answer is Bending

If the securement system is not adequate and cargo is subjected to the forces in the performance criteria, the system will fail in one of these three failure modes: rolling, sliding, or tipping.

Not quite. The answer is Direct tiedowns attached diagonally through the eye of the coil to form an X-pattern

When transporting metal coils with the eyes crosswise, attaching direct tiedowns diagonally through the eye of a coil to form an X-pattern is prohibited.

Not quite. The answer is either of the above.

All types of cargo must satisfy one of the following three conditions when being secured: (1) fully contained by structures of adequate strength; (2) immobilized by structures of adequate strength to prevent shifting or tipping; or (3) immobilized on or within a vehicle by appropriate means to prevent shifting or tipping. However, if additional securement is required for a specific commodity (such as metal coils), any commodity-specific requirements for securing that commodity take precedence.

Not quite. The answer is If it makes an angle of less than 45 degrees when viewed from the side of the vehicle

A direct tiedown is considered effective against forward and rearward forces if it makes an angle of less than 45 degrees when viewed from the side of the vehicle. A direct tiedown is considered effective against side-to-side forces if it makes an angle of less than 45 degrees when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is direct tiedowns.

Direct tiedowns provide direct resistance to oppose the forces that are acting on the cargo. This direct resistance keeps the cargo in place and prevents movement. Some direct tiedowns are attached to the vehicle and attached to the cargo. Other direct tiedowns attach to the vehicle, pass through or around an article of cargo, and then attach to the vehicle again.

Not quite. The answer is Within 50 miles

It is the driver's responsibility to inspect the cargo and securing devices within the first 50 miles and again after 3 hours or 150 miles. Cargo and securing devices must also be inspected whenever the duty status of the driver changes. The driver is additionally responsible for adjusting the cargo or securing devices as well as adding additional securing devices if any inspection indicates the need for such changes.

Not quite. The answer is 2 + 1 tiedowns for every additional 10 feet or part thereof

When cargo is longer than 10 feet and is not prevented from forward movement by using a headboard, bulkhead, direct tiedown, or other cargo, it must be secured using 2 tiedowns + 1 tiedown for every additional 10 feet or part thereof. Note: This requirement does not apply to metal coils, which have special requirements. (See section 3 of the New York State Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and Other Cargo.)

Not quite. The answer is At least one direct tiedown against the front of the row of coils (to restrain against forward motion) and at least one other direct tiedown against the rear of the row (to restrain against rearward motion), making an angle of 45 degrees or less with the floor. At least one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side-by-side row of coils (to restrain against vertical motion).

A row of coils is made up of three or more coils loaded in like mode and in a line. A row of coils must be secured by all of the following: (1) at least one direct tiedown against the front of the row of coils (to restrain against forward motion), making an angle of 45 degrees or less with the floor if practicable; (2) at least one direct tiedown against the rear of the row of coils (to restrain against rearward motion), making an angle of 45 degrees or less with the floor if practicable; and (3) at least one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side-by-side row of coils (to restrain against vertical motion). Indirect tiedowns going over the top of a coil must be as close as possible to the eye of the coil.

Not quite. The answer is Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds

Federal cargo securement rules apply to trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds.