NYS Metal Coil Endorsement EXAM STUDY
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1. Another name for 'skid', a platform or tray
on which cargo is placed so that it can be
handled as an article. - ANSWER ✔ Pallet
2. A container chassis vehicle, by definition, is: - ANSWER ✔ A vehicle
especially built and fitted with
locking devices for the transport of
intermodal containers.
3. A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a: - ANSWER ✔ Tarp
4. What is the maximum ideal angle for an
effective direct tiedown? - ANSWER ✔ 45 Degrees
5. A tiedown with a marked WLL of 8,000 Ibs
directly attached to an article has an actual
WLL Of: - ANSWER ✔ 4,000 Ibs. (50% of 8000)
6. It is accepted that friction mats provide a
resistance to horizontal movement equal to: - ANSWER ✔ 50% of cargo
weight.
7. What is a rub rail? - ANSWER ✔ A rail along the side of a vehicle that
protects the side of the vehicle from
impacts.
8. What is the minimum WLL used to block
forward movement of cargo weighing
, 36,500 Ibs? - ANSWER ✔ 18.250 lbs (50% of 36500)
9. A friction mat is used to: - ANSWER ✔ provide greater friction than exists
naturally
between these surfaces.
10.In cargo securement, bracing is: - ANSWER ✔ A structure, device, or
another substantial
article placed against an article to prevent it
from tipping that may also prevent it from
shifting.
11.By definition, what is a wedge? - ANSWER ✔ A tapered piece of material,
thick at one end
and thin at the other, used to help keep
cargo from moving.
12.A chock is generally used to secure: - ANSWER ✔ Round articles
13.What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo
securement regulations? - ANSWER ✔ trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers,
full trailers and tractor-pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than 10,000 lbs.
14.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.
15.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.
16.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.
17.As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for proper
load securement? - ANSWER ✔ The motor carrier and driver.
18.A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how
many miles after beginning a trip? - ANSWER ✔ 50 Miles
19.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.
20.What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER ✔ 2,000 lbs.
21.What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER ✔ 2,000 pounds
22.Federal cargo securement rules apply to what types of commercial vehicles?
- ANSWER ✔ Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-
pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
23.If you will only drive commercially in New York State, you must be at least
____ years old to apply for an M endorsement on your Class B CDL. -
ANSWER ✔ 18
24.What is edge protection used for? - ANSWER ✔ Both of the above
*To allow the tiedown to slide freely when being tensioned
*To protect the tiedown and cargo from damage
25.Federal securement requirements apply to the transportation of one or more
metal coils which, individually or grouped together, weigh - ANSWER ✔
5,000 pounds or more.
26.A 5/8-inch chain that has a working load limit of 13,000 pounds should have
links marked with what strength rating? - ANSWER ✔ 5/8 - G43
GUIDE 2026/2027 ACCURATE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. Another name for 'skid', a platform or tray
on which cargo is placed so that it can be
handled as an article. - ANSWER ✔ Pallet
2. A container chassis vehicle, by definition, is: - ANSWER ✔ A vehicle
especially built and fitted with
locking devices for the transport of
intermodal containers.
3. A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a: - ANSWER ✔ Tarp
4. What is the maximum ideal angle for an
effective direct tiedown? - ANSWER ✔ 45 Degrees
5. A tiedown with a marked WLL of 8,000 Ibs
directly attached to an article has an actual
WLL Of: - ANSWER ✔ 4,000 Ibs. (50% of 8000)
6. It is accepted that friction mats provide a
resistance to horizontal movement equal to: - ANSWER ✔ 50% of cargo
weight.
7. What is a rub rail? - ANSWER ✔ A rail along the side of a vehicle that
protects the side of the vehicle from
impacts.
8. What is the minimum WLL used to block
forward movement of cargo weighing
, 36,500 Ibs? - ANSWER ✔ 18.250 lbs (50% of 36500)
9. A friction mat is used to: - ANSWER ✔ provide greater friction than exists
naturally
between these surfaces.
10.In cargo securement, bracing is: - ANSWER ✔ A structure, device, or
another substantial
article placed against an article to prevent it
from tipping that may also prevent it from
shifting.
11.By definition, what is a wedge? - ANSWER ✔ A tapered piece of material,
thick at one end
and thin at the other, used to help keep
cargo from moving.
12.A chock is generally used to secure: - ANSWER ✔ Round articles
13.What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo
securement regulations? - ANSWER ✔ trucks, truck tractors, semi-trailers,
full trailers and tractor-pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of
more than 10,000 lbs.
14.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.
15.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.
16.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.
17.As required by state and federal regulations, who is responsible for proper
load securement? - ANSWER ✔ The motor carrier and driver.
18.A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how
many miles after beginning a trip? - ANSWER ✔ 50 Miles
19.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.
20.What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER ✔ 2,000 lbs.
21.What is the working load limit of unmarked 2-inch synthetic webbing? -
ANSWER ✔ 2,000 pounds
22.Federal cargo securement rules apply to what types of commercial vehicles?
- ANSWER ✔ Trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers, and tractor-
pole trailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds
23.If you will only drive commercially in New York State, you must be at least
____ years old to apply for an M endorsement on your Class B CDL. -
ANSWER ✔ 18
24.What is edge protection used for? - ANSWER ✔ Both of the above
*To allow the tiedown to slide freely when being tensioned
*To protect the tiedown and cargo from damage
25.Federal securement requirements apply to the transportation of one or more
metal coils which, individually or grouped together, weigh - ANSWER ✔
5,000 pounds or more.
26.A 5/8-inch chain that has a working load limit of 13,000 pounds should have
links marked with what strength rating? - ANSWER ✔ 5/8 - G43
