Metal Coils Endorsement (NYS) - Questions With
Complete Solutions
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".
Complete Solutions
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".
