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Metal Coils Endorsement Exam Bank
New York State 2026/2027 (Newly Released)
100 Verified Q & A with Rationales
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100% Verified |Graded A |Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approved
Content Focus : Metal Coil Securement Methods ,Weight & Load
Distribution, Coil Direction – "Eye to the Side" vs. "Eye to the Front/Rear" ,
Securement Device Requirements (3 Questions)
Q1: When securing a metal coil with the "eye" positioned to the side (crosswise), what is
the minimum number of tiedowns required to pass through the eye?
A. One tiedown
B. Two tiedowns
C. Three tiedowns
D. Four tiedowns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FMCSA regulations require at least two tiedowns to be
passed through the eye of the coil when it is loaded crosswise to prevent shifting or
tipping.
Q2: According to NYS DMV guidelines, when must a driver inspect the cargo and
securement devices on a vehicle transporting metal coils?
A. Only after the first 500 miles
B. Before the trip and within the first 50 miles after beginning the trip
C. Only when stopping for fuel
D. Only at the final destination
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because NYS and federal regulations mandate a pre-trip inspection
and a re-inspection within the first 50 miles of the trip to ensure initial settling has not
compromised the load.
Q3: What is the primary purpose of using friction mats when transporting metal coils on
a flatbed trailer?
A. To increase the aggregate working load limit of the chains
B. To prevent the coil from sliding across the trailer deck
C. To make the coil easier to load with a crane
D. To protect the paint on the trailer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because friction mats significantly increase the coefficient of
friction between the steel coil and the trailer deck, preventing the coil from sliding
during transit.
Q4: Which orientation of a metal coil is commonly referred to as the "suicide coil"?
A. Eye to the side (crosswise)
B. Eye to the rear
C. Eye to the front or rear (lengthwise)
D. Eye vertical
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because loading a coil with the eye facing forward or rear
(lengthwise) is known as the "suicide" method due to the high risk of the coil rolling
forward or backward and crushing the cab in the event of a crash or sudden stop.
,Q5: A metal coil weighs 45,000 lbs. If you are securing it through the eye using chains,
what is the minimum aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) required for the tiedowns?
A. 11,250 lbs
B. 22,500 lbs
C. 45,000 lbs
D. 67,500 lbs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FMCSA regulations state that tiedowns used to secure
articles through the eye must have an aggregate WLL equal to at least one -half of the
weight of the article.
Q6: When securing metal coils, what must be used if a tiedown contacts a sharp edge of
the coil or the trailer to prevent cutting?
A. A thicker chain
B. Edge protection or corner protectors
C. Duct tape
D. A second loose chain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because edge protection devices are required to prevent tiedowns
from being abraded or cut by sharp edges, which could lead to load failure.
Q7: In New York State, what is the consequence if a metal coil is found to be
inadequately secured during a roadside inspection?
A. A fine for the driver only
B. A fine for the carrier only
C. The vehicle may be placed Out-of-Service until the violation is corrected
D. A warning only
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because loose or inadequately secured cargo is a critical safety
violation; NYS and CVSA protocols require placing the vehicle Out -of-Service until the
load is safely secured.
Q8: When transporting coils loaded with the eye to the side, which direction(s) must be
blocked or restrained to prevent movement?
A. Forward movement only
B. Rearward movement only
C. Side-to-side movement only
D. Forward, rearward, and side-to-side movement
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because crosswise coils can shift side-to-side as well as forward and
backward; therefore, they must be secured against movement in all directions.
Q9: What is the minimum aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) required for tiedowns
securing a metal coil that is NOT secured through the eye (e.g., over the top)?
A. One-half the weight of the coil
B. One-third the weight of the coil
C. Equal to the weight of the coil
D. Twice the weight of the coil
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because if the coil is not secured through the eye, the general cargo
securement rule applies, requiring the aggregate WLL of tiedowns to be at least equal to
the weight of the cargo.
Q10: Which device is specifically used to block a coil loaded "eye to the front" (suicide
coil) from rolling forward?
A. A headache rack
B. A bulkhead or bunks
C. A friction mat
D. A strap over the top
Metal Coils Endorsement Exam Bank
New York State 2026/2027 (Newly Released)
100 Verified Q & A with Rationales
All Exam Questions will Come from Here |
100% Verified |Graded A |Department Of Motor Vehicles (DMV) approved
Content Focus : Metal Coil Securement Methods ,Weight & Load
Distribution, Coil Direction – "Eye to the Side" vs. "Eye to the Front/Rear" ,
Securement Device Requirements (3 Questions)
Q1: When securing a metal coil with the "eye" positioned to the side (crosswise), what is
the minimum number of tiedowns required to pass through the eye?
A. One tiedown
B. Two tiedowns
C. Three tiedowns
D. Four tiedowns
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FMCSA regulations require at least two tiedowns to be
passed through the eye of the coil when it is loaded crosswise to prevent shifting or
tipping.
Q2: According to NYS DMV guidelines, when must a driver inspect the cargo and
securement devices on a vehicle transporting metal coils?
A. Only after the first 500 miles
B. Before the trip and within the first 50 miles after beginning the trip
C. Only when stopping for fuel
D. Only at the final destination
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because NYS and federal regulations mandate a pre-trip inspection
and a re-inspection within the first 50 miles of the trip to ensure initial settling has not
compromised the load.
Q3: What is the primary purpose of using friction mats when transporting metal coils on
a flatbed trailer?
A. To increase the aggregate working load limit of the chains
B. To prevent the coil from sliding across the trailer deck
C. To make the coil easier to load with a crane
D. To protect the paint on the trailer
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because friction mats significantly increase the coefficient of
friction between the steel coil and the trailer deck, preventing the coil from sliding
during transit.
Q4: Which orientation of a metal coil is commonly referred to as the "suicide coil"?
A. Eye to the side (crosswise)
B. Eye to the rear
C. Eye to the front or rear (lengthwise)
D. Eye vertical
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because loading a coil with the eye facing forward or rear
(lengthwise) is known as the "suicide" method due to the high risk of the coil rolling
forward or backward and crushing the cab in the event of a crash or sudden stop.
,Q5: A metal coil weighs 45,000 lbs. If you are securing it through the eye using chains,
what is the minimum aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) required for the tiedowns?
A. 11,250 lbs
B. 22,500 lbs
C. 45,000 lbs
D. 67,500 lbs
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because FMCSA regulations state that tiedowns used to secure
articles through the eye must have an aggregate WLL equal to at least one -half of the
weight of the article.
Q6: When securing metal coils, what must be used if a tiedown contacts a sharp edge of
the coil or the trailer to prevent cutting?
A. A thicker chain
B. Edge protection or corner protectors
C. Duct tape
D. A second loose chain
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because edge protection devices are required to prevent tiedowns
from being abraded or cut by sharp edges, which could lead to load failure.
Q7: In New York State, what is the consequence if a metal coil is found to be
inadequately secured during a roadside inspection?
A. A fine for the driver only
B. A fine for the carrier only
C. The vehicle may be placed Out-of-Service until the violation is corrected
D. A warning only
Correct Answer: C
, Rationale: Correct because loose or inadequately secured cargo is a critical safety
violation; NYS and CVSA protocols require placing the vehicle Out -of-Service until the
load is safely secured.
Q8: When transporting coils loaded with the eye to the side, which direction(s) must be
blocked or restrained to prevent movement?
A. Forward movement only
B. Rearward movement only
C. Side-to-side movement only
D. Forward, rearward, and side-to-side movement
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because crosswise coils can shift side-to-side as well as forward and
backward; therefore, they must be secured against movement in all directions.
Q9: What is the minimum aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) required for tiedowns
securing a metal coil that is NOT secured through the eye (e.g., over the top)?
A. One-half the weight of the coil
B. One-third the weight of the coil
C. Equal to the weight of the coil
D. Twice the weight of the coil
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because if the coil is not secured through the eye, the general cargo
securement rule applies, requiring the aggregate WLL of tiedowns to be at least equal to
the weight of the cargo.
Q10: Which device is specifically used to block a coil loaded "eye to the front" (suicide
coil) from rolling forward?
A. A headache rack
B. A bulkhead or bunks
C. A friction mat
D. A strap over the top
