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Topic 4 of 6

Cargo practice questions

Cargo covers 23 questions in the QuizCram bank (8% of all questions), ranking as the fourth biggest domain for the CDL general knowledge exam.

  • 23 questions in the bank
  • 8% of all 300
  • 2 free with answers
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    When must a truck driver recheck cargo securement during a trip?

    The answer

    Answer: D. Federal regulations require drivers to reexamine cargo and load securement devices whenever they change duty status, or after every 3 hours of driving, or every 150 miles—whichever comes first. This rule exists because shifting loads are a leading cause of highway accidents. Even if the load looks fine at the start, vibrations and road conditions can loosen straps and chains over time.

    Source: 49 CFR 392.9(b)(3) — Cargo Inspection

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    What is the maximum number of tiedowns required to secure a 10-foot-long piece of cargo weighing 500 pounds?

    The answer

    Answer: A. For cargo 5 feet or longer, you generally need a minimum of two tiedowns. Shorter pieces of cargo under 5 feet may need only one. The tiedowns must be properly tensioned and rated for the cargo weight. Always check the specific requirements for your cargo type.

    Source: 49 CFR 393.110 — Number of Tiedowns Required

Where it comes from

What the 23 questions cite in the 49 CFR 392.9(b)(3)

  • Chapter 3: Transporting Cargo Safely3
  • Cargo Securement: General2
  • Cargo Inspection1
  • Cargo Securement — Use of Securement Devices1
  • Cargo and Load Securement; AAMVA CDL Manual — Chapter 71

Read these parts of the source first: they are where this topic’s questions come from.

How hard it gets

3 hard questions, 14 medium, 6 easy

  • Easy · recall a rule or number
  • Medium · apply it to a situation
  • Hard · tell close answers apart

The free questions are a taste. The full bank holds every cargo question at every level.

Quick answers on Cargo

QuizCram covers 23 practice questions in the Cargo domain, mapped directly to the official examination blueprint.

The benchmark score is 80% (Multiple-choice knowledge test · 80% to pass (49 CFR 383.135) · item count set by your state).

Yes. Every question is written from the official source for this exam (the handbook, test plan or exam objectives), and every answer carries a note naming the section it comes from.