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Which of these are requirements for securement systems?
- There should be no knots in the tiedowns.
- If a tiedown would be subject to cutting or abrasion, edge protection should be used.
- Components should be in proper working order.
- These all qualify as requirements.
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Requirements for Securement System:
- In proper working order with no damaged or weakened components that affect their performance or reduce their working load limit.
- No knots.
- Attached and secured in a manner that prevents them from coming loose during transit.
- Able to be tightened by a driver of an in-transit vehicle.
- Located inboard of rub rails whenever practicable.
- Edge protection must be used when a tiedown would be subject to abrasion or cutting.
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When securing building materials, how many knots are acceptable in the tiedown(s)?
- 1
- 2
- 0
- Depends on the weight of the cargo.
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Requirements for Securement System:
- In proper working order with no damaged or weakened components that affect their performance or reduce their working load limit.
- No knots.
- Attached and secured in a manner that prevents them from coming loose during transit.
- Able to be tightened by a driver of an in-transit vehicle.
- Located inboard of rub rails whenever practicable.
- Edge protection must be used when a tiedown would be subject to abrasion or cutting.
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One option of positioning bundles of building materials is:
- Turn them so only their corners are touching.
- Lean them to the outside.
- Lean them against each other.
- Place them in direct contact with each other.
Quote From The CDL Manual:
Choose one of two options for positioning bundles:
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Option #1:
Place bundles in direct contact with each other.
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Option #2:
Provide a means (such as dunnage or blocking) to prevent the bundles from shifting towards each other.
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Please select an option