METAL COILS ENDORSEMENT (NYS)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? -ANStrucks, 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? -
ANSThe 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")? -ANS0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -ANSThe 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? -ANSThe motor carrier and driver.
A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how many miles
after beginning a trip? -ANS50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? -ANSA. 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? -ANS2,000 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? -ANS2,650 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? -ANSMetal
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? -ANSIf 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).
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? -ANStrucks, 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? -
ANSThe 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")? -ANS0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -ANSThe 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? -ANSThe motor carrier and driver.
A driver is required to check the cargo and its securing devices within how many miles
after beginning a trip? -ANS50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? -ANSA. 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? -ANS2,000 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? -ANS2,650 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? -ANSMetal
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? -ANSIf 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).
