METAL COILS ENDORSEMENT (NYS) exam
Updated Question and Answer | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A+
• 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? -✓✓ The 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")? -✓✓ 0.5 g.
• What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 50 Miles
• What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-
G7, 7/16-G43"? -✓✓ A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
Updated Question and Answer | 100%
Correct Solutions | Grade A+
• 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? -✓✓ The 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")? -✓✓ 0.5 g.
• What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 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? -✓✓ 50 Miles
• What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-
G7, 7/16-G43"? -✓✓ A. 3/8-G7 = 6,600 lbs.
B. 7/16-G43 = 7,200 lbs.
