CDL · Cargo
When it comes to loading cargo, which of the following is correct?
Correct answer: Legal weight limits are set by state law.
Answer options
- AWhen the shipper loads the cargo, an overload is not the driver's responsibility
- BLegal weight limits are set by state law Correct
- CA load at the state's legal maximum weight is safe in any driving conditions
Why
Each state sets maximum weights for vehicles, combinations, and axles, and drivers must keep their loads within them. A legal weight can still be too heavy for bad weather or mountain grades, and the driver is responsible for an overload even when someone else did the loading.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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