CDL Practice Tests: Flatbed Cargo Securement

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Question #737 (1 of 10)

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When securing paper rolls with eyes horizontal, which of the following should be used to secure the rear-most roll?

  • All of these are acceptable
  • Secure blocking against rear doors.
  • Secure roll against rear doors.
  • Wedges or chocks secured by some means in addition to friction.

Note: Chocks, Wedges, or Blocking Securing the Front or Rear Roll - Hold in place by some means in addition to friction so they cannot become unintentionally unfastened or loose while the vehicle is in transit. This is often accomplished with nails.

Requirements for eyes crosswise: secure rearmost roll

Do not secure the rearmost roll with:

  • Either the rear doors of the vehicle or intermodal container
  • Or blocking held in place by those doors.
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Question #724 (2 of 10)

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When securing metal coils, it is acceptable to use nailed blocking or cleats as the sole means to secure:

  • Chocks
  • Timbers
  • It is not acceptable.
  • Nailed wood cradles

The use of nailed blocking or cleats as the sole means to secure timbers, chocks or wedges, or a nailed wood cradle, is prohibited.

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Question #744 (3 of 10)

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What is the minimum aggregate WLL of all tiedowns in a group of concrete pipe?

  • 5,000 lbs.
  • It depends on the size of the pipe.
  • 80% of the total weight of all pipes in the group.
  • More than 50% of the total weight of all pipes in the group.

General tiedown requirements

The aggregate working load limit of all tiedowns on any group of pipe must be more than half the total weight of all pipes in the group.

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Question #775 (4 of 10)

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When using tiedowns to secure boulders, all of the following are requirements except:

  • Tiedowns should be located in valleys or notches across the top of the boulder.
  • Boulders must be loaded as far back towards the rear as possible.
  • Tiedowns must be arranged to prevent sliding across the rock surface.
  • Use only chain to secure large boulders.
Requirements

Use only chain to secure large boulders.

Tiedowns in direct contact with the boulder:

Should be located in valleys or notches across the top of the boulder

Must be arranged to prevent sliding across the rock surface.

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Question #755 (5 of 10)

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When loaded cement pipe over 45 inches in diameter, which pipes should be blocked, wedged, or otherwise immobilized?

  • Front and rear.
  • Front only.
  • Rear only.
  • It depends on the weight of the load.

Immobilize the front and rear pipe with on of the following methods:

  • Blocking
  • Wedges
  • Vehicle end structure
  • Stakes
  • Locked pipe unloader
  • Other equivalent means
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Question #759 (6 of 10)

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What is the minimum WLL required of tiedowns securing loaded intermodal containers on non-chassis vehicles?

  • 80% of the loaded weight of the container.
  • 50% of the loaded weight of the container.
  • 20% of the loaded weight of the container.
  • It depends on the length of the container.

Secure each container to the vehicle by:

  • Either chains, wire ropes, or integral devices that are fixed to all lower corners.
  • Or crossed chains that are fixed to all upper corners.
  • Or both.

Secure the front and rear of the loaded container independently.

Secure the four corners using tiedowns that are attached to the loaded container.

The tiedowns must have an aggregate working load limit of at least 50% of the loaded weight of the loaded container.

Attach each chain, wire rope, or integral locking device to the container in a manner that prevents it from becoming unfastened while in transit.

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Question #696 (7 of 10)

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What is the presumed resistance to horizontal movement of friction mats?

  • 100% of cargo weight.
  • 50% of cargo weight.
  • 0
  • 20% of cargo weight.

Note: Friction mats, which are not marked by the manufacturer, are assumed to provide a resistance to horizontal movement equal to 50% of the cargo weight that is resting on the mat.

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Question #787 (8 of 10)

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When calculating directional forces, 'g' is expressed as:

  • The acceleration due to gravity, 9.823 m/sec2 (32.2 ft/sec2). For cargo securement purposes it is expressed as a percentage of cargo weight, i.e. .5g is 50% of force of gravity or 50% of cargo weight.
  • 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 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.

g:

The acceleration due to gravity, 9.823 m/sec2 (32.2 ft/sec2). For cargo securement purposes it is expressed as a percentage of cargo weight, i.e. .5g is 50% of force of gravity or 50% of cargo weight.

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Question #798 (9 of 10)

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Working Load Limit (WLL)is defined as:

  • The number of hours that a tiedown can be used.
  • The summation of the working load limits or restraining capacity of all devices used to secure an article on a vehicle.
  • The acceleration due to gravity, 9.823 m/sec2 (32.2 ft/sec2).
  • 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.

Working Load Limit (WLL):

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.

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Question #690 (10 of 10)

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Which of the following is not a method of securing side-by-side cargo?

  • Place them in direct contact with each other.
  • Fill the empty space between with other cargo.
  • Use some kind of blocking to prevent shifting.
  • Make sure it is leaning forward.
For articles of cargo placed beside each other and secured by side-to-side tiedowns:

Either place them in direct contact with each other,

Or prevent them from shifting towards each other in transit by using blocking or filling the space with other cargo.

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About The Flatbed Cargo Securement CDL Manual

Studying the flatbed cargo securement CDL manual is not a requirement for getting your CDL permit or license. It is required knowledge for flatbed drivers.

Some questions you should be able to answer for flatbed cargo securement:

  • What is the minimum Working Load Limit of a tiedown used to secure logs?
  • What is the minimum weight of a shipment of paper rolls that would require specific securement requirements?
  • When securing concrete pipe over 45 inches loaded crosswise, which direction must the tiedowns on the front half of the load run?
  • What is a cab shield?
  • When securing concrete pipe over 45 inches loaded crosswise, which direction must the tiedowns on the rear half of the load run?
  • What is a dunnage bag?
  • Who is responsible for inspecting securing devices and cargo within the first 50 miles?
  • How many tiedowns are required on a stack of shortwood loaded crosswise?
  • What is the minimum working load limit of each tiedown used to secure crushed or flattened vehicles?
  • Define 'bolster'
  • What is a hook-lift container?
  • When a tiedown is attached directly to the cargo, what is the ideal angle where it attached to the vehicle?

What is a securing device?

Any device specifically manufactured to attach or secure cargo to a vehicle or trailer:

  • Synthetic Webbing
  • Chain
  • Wire rope
  • Manila rope
  • Synthetic rope
  • Steel strapping
  • Clamps and latches
  • Blocking
  • Front-end structure
  • Grab hooks
  • Binders
  • Shackles
  • Winches
  • Stake pockets
  • D-rings
  • Pocket
  • Webbing ratchet
  • Bracing
  • Friction mat

What is a tiedown?

A combination of securing devices that forms an assembly that:

  • Attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on a vehicle.
  • Is attached to anchor point(s).

Some tiedowns are attached to the cargo and provide direct resistance to restrain the cargo from movement.

Some tie-downs pass over or through the cargo. They create a downward force that increases the effect of friction between the cargo and the deck. This friction restrains the cargo.

Related Cargo Securement Terms That Every Driver Should Know:

  • Tiedown:

    A combination of securing devices which form an assembly that attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point(s).

  • Contained:

    Cargo is contained if it fills a sided vehicle, and every article is in contact with or sufficiently close to a wall or other articles so that it cannot shift or tip if those other articles are also unable to shift or tip.

  • Blocking:

    A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against or around an article to prevent horizontal movement of the article.

How should tiedowns be attached?

Tiedowns can be used in two ways:

  • Attached to the cargo:

    • Tiedowns attached to the vehicle and attached to the cargo.
    • Tiedowns attached to the vehicle, pass through or aroundan article of cargo, and then are attached to the vehicle again.

  • Pass over the cargo:

    • Tiedowns attached to the vehicle, passed over the cargo, and then attached to the vehicle again.

Tiedown placement:

Place the tiedown as close as possible to the spacer.

Position the tiedowns as symetrically as possible over the length of the article.

Position the tiedowns to preserve the integrity of the article.

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