Metal Coils Endorsement (NYS) 2025 Latest Update
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What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? -CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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.
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")? -CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER 50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT ANSWER 2,650 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? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT
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).
|Complete Exam Set Questions and well Verified
Answers || Already Graded A+
What types of commercial vehicles are required to comply with the cargo securement
regulations? -CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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.
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")? -CORRECT ANSWER 0.5 g.
What is the definition of Working Load Limit (WLL)? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT ANSWER 50 Miles
What is the maximum working load limit of a binder with a handle marked "3/8-G7, 7/16-
G43"? -CORRECT 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? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT ANSWER 2,650 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? -CORRECT
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? -CORRECT
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).
