In cargo securement, the deck is:

• A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.
• The load carrying area of a truck, trailer, or intermodal container.
• A vertical barrier placed directly behind the cab of a tractor to protect the cab in the event cargo should shift forward.
• Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.

When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels. This is called:

• Rolling over
• Off-tracking
• Inner-tracking
• Turn scraping

What is the minimum angle that indirect tiedowns must form with the vehicle?

• 90 degrees.
• 45 degrees.
• 30 degrees.
• 180 degrees.

An indirect tiedown that is used to prevent front-to-back cargo movement must make an angle of at least 30 degrees with the deck when viewed from the side of the vehicle.

An indirect tiedown that is used to prevent side-to-side movement must make an angle of at least 30 degrees when viewed from the front or back of the vehicle.

If the coolant recovery container is not part of the pressurized system:

• Never try to add coolant to any cooling system when the engine is hot, regardless of the type of coolant recovery container
• The radiator cap is more prone to leakage in this type of system, so check it often
• The operating temperature in this type of system will be higher than in most
• The cap can be safely removed and coolant added even when the engine is at operating temperature

Working Load Limit (WLL)is defined as:

• The maximum load that may be applied to a component of a cargo securement system during normal service, usually assigned by the manufacturer of the component.
• The summation of the working load limits or restraining capacity of all devices used to secure an article on a vehicle.
• The number of hours that a tiedown can be used.
• The acceleration due to gravity, 9.823 m/sec2 (32.2 ft/sec2).

Define "Braking Distance":

• The distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions; before you physically hit the brakes in response to a hazard seen ahead.
• The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions, with everything considered, until you can bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
• The distance your vehicle will travel in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
• The distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.

You wake up and do your pre-trip inspection at 6:00 am. You do a mix of driving and on-duty work throughout the day. At 8:00 pm you're parked on the dock and finished driving for the day. The dock workers want you to come inside and count freight as they load your truck. According to the 14-hour rule, can you legally do this, and why?

• Yes, you can legally work after your 14-hour window has passed because you didn't drive the entire 14 hours. You mixed in some on duty time so that means you can drive or work after the 14-hour window.
• No, you can not legally work after the 14-hour window until you get 10 consecutive hours off duty
• No, you can not legally work after the 14-hour window unless you have less than 2 hours of drive time remaining to get to your destination. Since you are at the destination already, you must not work until you get 10 consecutive hours off duty
• Yes, you can legally work after your 14-hour window has passed, but you can not drive again until you get 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Which of the following is not a requirement for shortwood loaded lengthwise?

• Logs should be centered in the bunk.
• Each outside log bearing against stakes should extend at least 6 in beyond the stakes at each end.
• Heavier logs must be stacked on top.
• Must be cradled in a bunk or contained by stakes.

The Emergency Response Guidebook is indexed by:

• Proper shipping name and hazardous materials identification number
• Placarding status and reportable quantity index
• National Hazardous Materials serial number and United Nations response index
• United Nations hazardous materials index number

Which of the following is not an acceptable method of containing loose parts when securing flattened or crushed vehicles?

• Suitable covering material.
• Sideboards or sides.
• Wedge them in between the flattened cars.
• Structural walls.

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