CDL · Cargo
Which of the following is accurate about loads that need special handling?
Correct answer: Hanging meat, livestock, and other unstable loads call for extra care on curves.
Answer options
- AHanging meat, livestock, and other unstable loads call for extra care on curves Correct
- BOversize loads need no special permit if they travel when traffic is light
- CA tank carrying liquid should always be filled to the very top
Why
Hanging meat and live animals can swing or shift toward the outside of a curve and push the vehicle toward a rollover, so take curves slowly and smoothly. Oversize loads always require special permits, and a liquid tank must never be filled completely because the liquid needs room to expand.
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Topic: Cargo License: CDL
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