CDL · Cargo
At a minimum, how many tie-downs should be used on cargo that is able to shift?
Correct answer: Two tie-downs.
Answer options
- AOne tie-down
- BThree tie-downs
- CTwo tie-downs Correct
Why
Any load that might move needs no fewer than two tie-downs, even if it is small, and longer loads need more, with at least one for each 10 feet of cargo.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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