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Metal Coils Endorsement Exam (New York State) |
2026/2027 Actual Verified Exam – Verified Questions
and Correct Answers | DMV-Approved NYS
Endorsement
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
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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.
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.
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.
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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).
Tiedowns must be arranged in the following manner to
prevent coils from tipping in the forward, rearward, and
side-to-side (lateral) directions;
1. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from
the left side of the vehicle, across the eye of the coil, to the
right side of the vehicle;
2. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from
the right side of the vehicle, across the eye of the coil, to
the left side of the vehicle;
Metal Coils Endorsement Exam (New York State) |
2026/2027 Actual Verified Exam – Verified Questions
and Correct Answers | DMV-Approved NYS
Endorsement
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
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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.
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.
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.
, 3|Page
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).
Tiedowns must be arranged in the following manner to
prevent coils from tipping in the forward, rearward, and
side-to-side (lateral) directions;
1. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from
the left side of the vehicle, across the eye of the coil, to the
right side of the vehicle;
2. At least one indirect tiedown attached diagonally from
the right side of the vehicle, across the eye of the coil, to
the left side of the vehicle;
