NY Metal Coil Endorsement Practice
Questions with correct answers
graded a+ for 2026 part 2
METAL COIL & CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM REVISION GUIDE – PART 2
19. How are tiedowns used to secure a row of metal coils with eyes vertical on a flatbed
vehicle with anchor points?
ANSWER:
1. At least one direct tiedown against the front of the row to restrain forward motion.
2. At least one direct tiedown against the rear of the row to restrain rearward motion.
3. Direct tiedowns must make an angle of 45° or less with the floor.
4. At least one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side-by-side row to restrain
vertical motion.
20. Transportation of one or more metal coils weighing 5,000 lbs. or more must comply with
all of the following EXCEPT:
ANSWER:
General cargo securement rules for flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles, or intermodal
containers that have anchor points.
21. To transport several metal coils with a combined weight of 4,000 lbs. on pallets on a
flatbed trailer, which requirement is NOT necessary?
ANSWER:
Metal Coil Endorsement on the CDL
22. The aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) of all indirect tiedowns is:
ANSWER:
The sum of the Working Load Limits of each indirect tiedown.
, 23. The sum of the Working Load Limits (WLL) from all tiedowns must be at least _____ of the
cargo weight.
ANSWER:
50% of the cargo weight
24. What is the most effective way to prevent rolling and provide the greatest restraining
force?
ANSWER:
A cradle with a 45° angle
25. Two direct tiedowns are attached to only one side of the vehicle. Each has a WLL of 6,000
lbs. What is the aggregate WLL?
ANSWER:
6,000 lbs.
(Only 50% of each tiedown's WLL is counted when attached to one side only.)
26. If friction between the deck and cargo is low, what should be used along with indirect
tiedowns?
ANSWER:
Any of the following:
✔ Direct tiedowns
✔ Friction mats
✔ Other friction-enhancing devices
27. What are the requirements for securing a row of metal coils with eyes lengthwise?
ANSWER:
1. Support the coils above the deck.
2. Attach at least two indirect tiedowns over each coil or side-by-side row.
Questions with correct answers
graded a+ for 2026 part 2
METAL COIL & CARGO SECUREMENT EXAM REVISION GUIDE – PART 2
19. How are tiedowns used to secure a row of metal coils with eyes vertical on a flatbed
vehicle with anchor points?
ANSWER:
1. At least one direct tiedown against the front of the row to restrain forward motion.
2. At least one direct tiedown against the rear of the row to restrain rearward motion.
3. Direct tiedowns must make an angle of 45° or less with the floor.
4. At least one indirect tiedown over the top of each coil or side-by-side row to restrain
vertical motion.
20. Transportation of one or more metal coils weighing 5,000 lbs. or more must comply with
all of the following EXCEPT:
ANSWER:
General cargo securement rules for flatbed vehicles, van-type vehicles, or intermodal
containers that have anchor points.
21. To transport several metal coils with a combined weight of 4,000 lbs. on pallets on a
flatbed trailer, which requirement is NOT necessary?
ANSWER:
Metal Coil Endorsement on the CDL
22. The aggregate Working Load Limit (WLL) of all indirect tiedowns is:
ANSWER:
The sum of the Working Load Limits of each indirect tiedown.
, 23. The sum of the Working Load Limits (WLL) from all tiedowns must be at least _____ of the
cargo weight.
ANSWER:
50% of the cargo weight
24. What is the most effective way to prevent rolling and provide the greatest restraining
force?
ANSWER:
A cradle with a 45° angle
25. Two direct tiedowns are attached to only one side of the vehicle. Each has a WLL of 6,000
lbs. What is the aggregate WLL?
ANSWER:
6,000 lbs.
(Only 50% of each tiedown's WLL is counted when attached to one side only.)
26. If friction between the deck and cargo is low, what should be used along with indirect
tiedowns?
ANSWER:
Any of the following:
✔ Direct tiedowns
✔ Friction mats
✔ Other friction-enhancing devices
27. What are the requirements for securing a row of metal coils with eyes lengthwise?
ANSWER:
1. Support the coils above the deck.
2. Attach at least two indirect tiedowns over each coil or side-by-side row.
