NYS METAL COIL ENDORSEMENT
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the minimum amount of force that a cargo securement system
should be expected to withstand when traveling on a curve, ramp or
when changing lanes? Answer: The minimum side-to-side or lateral
force = 50% of the cargo weight when traveling on a curve or ramp,
changing lanes or turning.
◉ If an aluminum coil weighs 12,000 lbs., the load securement must
provide 6,000 lbs. of securement to prevent movement in the rearward
direction. How is this performance criteria expressed in terms of gravity
("g")? Answer: 0.5 g.
◉ What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? Answer: The
maximum load that may be applied to a component of a cargo
securement system during normal service; it is usually assigned by the
manufacturer of the component.
◉ As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for
proper load securement? Answer: The motor carrier and driver.
, ◉ A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within
how many miles after beginning a trip? Answer: 50 Miles
◉ What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle
marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-G43"? Answer: A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
◉ What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic
webbing? Answer: 2,000 lbs.
◉ If a metal coil is secured with 3/8-inch chains that do not display a
grade rating, what is the default strength rating assigned to each chain?
Answer: 2,650 lbs.
◉ Transportation of one or more metal coils (individually or bundled
together) weighing 5,000 lbs. or more, must comply with which load
securement requirement? Answer: Metal coil specific securement rules
apply. Endorsement "M".
◉ How are tiedowns used to secure coils transported with eyes vertical
on a flatbed vehicle, in a sided vehicle or intermodal container with
anchor points? Answer: If the coil is fastened to a pallet, the pallet must
be strong enough so it cannot collapse under the forces described in the
performance criteria (Section 1).
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is the minimum amount of force that a cargo securement system
should be expected to withstand when traveling on a curve, ramp or
when changing lanes? Answer: The minimum side-to-side or lateral
force = 50% of the cargo weight when traveling on a curve or ramp,
changing lanes or turning.
◉ If an aluminum coil weighs 12,000 lbs., the load securement must
provide 6,000 lbs. of securement to prevent movement in the rearward
direction. How is this performance criteria expressed in terms of gravity
("g")? Answer: 0.5 g.
◉ What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? Answer: The
maximum load that may be applied to a component of a cargo
securement system during normal service; it is usually assigned by the
manufacturer of the component.
◉ As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for
proper load securement? Answer: The motor carrier and driver.
, ◉ A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within
how many miles after beginning a trip? Answer: 50 Miles
◉ What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle
marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-G43"? Answer: A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
◉ What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic
webbing? Answer: 2,000 lbs.
◉ If a metal coil is secured with 3/8-inch chains that do not display a
grade rating, what is the default strength rating assigned to each chain?
Answer: 2,650 lbs.
◉ Transportation of one or more metal coils (individually or bundled
together) weighing 5,000 lbs. or more, must comply with which load
securement requirement? Answer: Metal coil specific securement rules
apply. Endorsement "M".
◉ How are tiedowns used to secure coils transported with eyes vertical
on a flatbed vehicle, in a sided vehicle or intermodal container with
anchor points? Answer: If the coil is fastened to a pallet, the pallet must
be strong enough so it cannot collapse under the forces described in the
performance criteria (Section 1).
