CDL · Cargo
What can be said about covers placed over cargo?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AThey help protect people from cargo that spills off the vehicle
- BSome states may require them for safety reasons
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Covers keep loose cargo from blowing or spilling onto the road, where it could hurt people, and they also shield the load from the weather. Because spill protection is a safety matter, many states require it, so every statement listed is true.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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