MAST TRUCKING CLP GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is one responsibility of a driver regarding cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inspect cargo
What should a driver check for to ensure safety regarding cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check for
overloads or poor balance
How should cargo be secured by the driver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ensure it's secured with clear
views
What must a driver keep accessible in relation to cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Keep emergency
equipment accessible
Frequency of cargo inspection while on the road? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check cargo within 50 miles,
then every 3 hours/150 miles, or after each break.
What is Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The maximum weight a
vehicle combination is rated for by the manufacturer
What is Gross Combination Weight (GCW)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The actual weight of the powered
unit, trailers, and cargo currently being carried
What are situations where legal maximum weights might not be safe? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bad
weather or steep grades increase stopping distance and affect control.
Problems from insufficient weight on the front axle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The vehicle can become
difficult or unsafe to steer (under-loaded front axle leads to poor traction)
Minimum number of tie-downs for any flatbed load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least two tie‑downs,
regardless of how small the cargo size
, Minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least two tie‑downs, with
the general rule of one tie-down for every 10 feet of cargo
Primary reasons for covering cargo on an open bed? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protect people and
vehicles from spills or shifts, and cargo from weather.
What to check before transporting a sealed load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You can't inspect a sealed
load, but must ensure weights don't exceed gross or axle limits.
What is tire pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The amount of air in the tire, which should be checked
during a pre-trip inspection.
What is tire tread depth? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The measurement of the tire's tread, which should be
at least 4/32 inch on steering tires and 2/32 inch on other tires.
What is tire condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The state of the tire, which should have no cuts, cracks,
bulges, or exposed cords.
What is proper mounting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The correct installation of tires, ensuring there are
no missing valve caps or stems.
What is proper tire problem reporting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The action of reporting any tire issues
immediately and not driving on unsafe tires.
Why check tire condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To prevent blowouts, loss of control, or vehicle
damage that can lead to accidents.
What are some important suspension system checks? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inspection for missing or
broken leaves in leaf springs, loose or broken bolts, mounts, or hangers, leaking shocks, or damaged
components.
ANSWERS
What is one responsibility of a driver regarding cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inspect cargo
What should a driver check for to ensure safety regarding cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check for
overloads or poor balance
How should cargo be secured by the driver? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Ensure it's secured with clear
views
What must a driver keep accessible in relation to cargo? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Keep emergency
equipment accessible
Frequency of cargo inspection while on the road? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Check cargo within 50 miles,
then every 3 hours/150 miles, or after each break.
What is Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The maximum weight a
vehicle combination is rated for by the manufacturer
What is Gross Combination Weight (GCW)? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The actual weight of the powered
unit, trailers, and cargo currently being carried
What are situations where legal maximum weights might not be safe? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Bad
weather or steep grades increase stopping distance and affect control.
Problems from insufficient weight on the front axle? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The vehicle can become
difficult or unsafe to steer (under-loaded front axle leads to poor traction)
Minimum number of tie-downs for any flatbed load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least two tie‑downs,
regardless of how small the cargo size
, Minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅At least two tie‑downs, with
the general rule of one tie-down for every 10 feet of cargo
Primary reasons for covering cargo on an open bed? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Protect people and
vehicles from spills or shifts, and cargo from weather.
What to check before transporting a sealed load? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅You can't inspect a sealed
load, but must ensure weights don't exceed gross or axle limits.
What is tire pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The amount of air in the tire, which should be checked
during a pre-trip inspection.
What is tire tread depth? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The measurement of the tire's tread, which should be
at least 4/32 inch on steering tires and 2/32 inch on other tires.
What is tire condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The state of the tire, which should have no cuts, cracks,
bulges, or exposed cords.
What is proper mounting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The correct installation of tires, ensuring there are
no missing valve caps or stems.
What is proper tire problem reporting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The action of reporting any tire issues
immediately and not driving on unsafe tires.
Why check tire condition? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To prevent blowouts, loss of control, or vehicle
damage that can lead to accidents.
What are some important suspension system checks? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Inspection for missing or
broken leaves in leaf springs, loose or broken bolts, mounts, or hangers, leaking shocks, or damaged
components.
