NYS Metal Coil Endorsement (M) Written Exam
2026| Cargo Securement, Weight Thresholds, and
Inspection Rules – Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Instructions: This exam contains multiple-choice questions based on the New York State Metal
Coil Endorsement (M) written exam. Topics include the weight threshold for the endorsement,
tiedown requirements, Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations, and driver inspection
responsibilities.
1. You need a Metal Coil ("M") endorsement on your New York CDL if you
transport metal coils that weigh:
A. Any amount
B. 2,500 pounds or more
C. 5,000 pounds or more (individually or grouped together)
D. 10,000 pounds or more
Correct Answer: C — 5,000 pounds or more (individually or grouped together)
Rationale: New York Vehicle and Traffic Law requires the "M" endorsement when
transporting one or more metal coils that individually or grouped together weigh
5,000 lbs. or more .
, 2. The Metal Coil knowledge test is based on material presented in which
document?
A. The CDL-10 Commercial Driver License Manual
B. The New York Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and
Other Cargo (MV-79)
C. The FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
D. The Hazardous Materials Manual (CDL-11)
Correct Answer: B — The New York Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of
Metal Coils and Other Cargo (MV-79)
Rationale: The written knowledge test is based exclusively on the NY Driver's
Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and Other Cargo (form MV-79).
You'll be given a copy of the Working Load Limit Table to use during the test .
3. A metal coil is defined as any metal product that is:
A. Only steel rolled into a cylindrical shape
B. Bulk packaged or packaged as a roll, coil, spool, wind, or wrap
C. Any flat metal sheet
D. Only copper or aluminum wiring
2026| Cargo Securement, Weight Thresholds, and
Inspection Rules – Questions with Answers and
Rationales
Instructions: This exam contains multiple-choice questions based on the New York State Metal
Coil Endorsement (M) written exam. Topics include the weight threshold for the endorsement,
tiedown requirements, Working Load Limit (WLL) calculations, and driver inspection
responsibilities.
1. You need a Metal Coil ("M") endorsement on your New York CDL if you
transport metal coils that weigh:
A. Any amount
B. 2,500 pounds or more
C. 5,000 pounds or more (individually or grouped together)
D. 10,000 pounds or more
Correct Answer: C — 5,000 pounds or more (individually or grouped together)
Rationale: New York Vehicle and Traffic Law requires the "M" endorsement when
transporting one or more metal coils that individually or grouped together weigh
5,000 lbs. or more .
, 2. The Metal Coil knowledge test is based on material presented in which
document?
A. The CDL-10 Commercial Driver License Manual
B. The New York Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and
Other Cargo (MV-79)
C. The FMCSA Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
D. The Hazardous Materials Manual (CDL-11)
Correct Answer: B — The New York Driver's Manual for the Safe Securement of
Metal Coils and Other Cargo (MV-79)
Rationale: The written knowledge test is based exclusively on the NY Driver's
Manual for the Safe Securement of Metal Coils and Other Cargo (form MV-79).
You'll be given a copy of the Working Load Limit Table to use during the test .
3. A metal coil is defined as any metal product that is:
A. Only steel rolled into a cylindrical shape
B. Bulk packaged or packaged as a roll, coil, spool, wind, or wrap
C. Any flat metal sheet
D. Only copper or aluminum wiring
