What is a headboard?

• A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• A vertical barrier placed directly behind the cab of a tractor to protect the cab in the event cargo should shift forward.
• A transverse load bearing structural component, particularly a part of a log bunk.

When securing concrete pipe with a diameter up to 45 inches loaded crosswise as a group, a crosswise tiedown should be used every how many feet?

• 15
• 6
• 10
• 3

As a group

Place lengthwise tiedowns over the group of pipes:

Either one 13 mm (1/2 in) chain or wire rope,

Or two 10 mm (3/8 in) diameter chain or wire rope

Place one crosswise tiedown for every 3.0 m (10 ft) of load length.

Either attach the side-to-side tiedown through a pipe

Or pass the tiedown over both front-to-back tiedowns between two pipes on the top tier.

How many tiedowns are required on a stack of shortwood loaded crosswise?

• 3
• It depends on the weight
• 1
• 2

Tiedowns requirements

Use two tiedowns to secure one stack of shortwood loaded crosswise.

Attach the tiedowns to the vehicle frame at the front and rear of the load.

Position tiedowns approximately 1/3 and 2/3 of the length of the logs.

In cargo securement, what is a 'cleat' defined as?

• A short piece of material, usually wood, nailed to the deck to reinforce blocking.
• A tapered or wedge-shaped piece used to secure round articles against rolling.
• A tapered piece of material, thick at one end and thin at the other.
• Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.

Specific cargo securement rules on automobiles and light trucks apply to vehicles of what weight?

• 4,500 lbs or less
• It depends on what the vehicle is used for.
• 12,000 lbs or less
• 10,000 lbs or less

What is the minimum requirement for securing roll-off and hook containers?

• Two hooks, or an equivalent mechanism, securing both sides of the container to the vehicle chassis.
• All of these are acceptable.
• Two tiedowns installed lengthwise, each securing one side of the container to one of the vehicle's side rails.
• One tiedown attached to both the vehicle chassis and the container chassis.

Who is responsible for inspecting securing devices and cargo within the first 50 miles?

• The shipper.
• The D.O.T.
• The driver.
• Your Moms.

All of these are requirements for securing longwood lengthwise except:

• Must be cradled in two or more bunks or contained by stakes.
• Each end of the log should extend at least 3 inches beyond the stakes.
• Each outside log should bear against at least two stakes, one near each end of the log.
• Secure each log with at least two tiedowns if shorter logs are carried on top of the stack.

Which of the following can be used as part of the cargo securement system?

• All of these are valid.
• Vehicle structure.
• Blocking and bracing equipment.
• Securing devices.

What is a securement system?

A securement system is a securement method that uses one or a combination of the following elements:

• Vehicle Structure.
• Securing Devices.
• Blocking and Bracing Equipment.

What is the minimum Working Load Limit for the entire securement system?

• 80% of cargo weight.
• 50% of cargo weight.
• 100% of cargo weight.
• 20% of cargo weight.

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