CDL General Knowledge TestTransporting Cargo SafelyEasy
A driver is transporting a load of heavy, rigid cargo that is bolted directly to the trailer frame. This type of securement is known as:
- ADirect securement
- BIndirect securement
- CLoad distribution securement
- DFriction securement
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Direct securement
Direct securement involves fastening the cargo directly to the vehicle's structure or frame. This method is highly effective for heavy, rigid items and provides strong restraint against movement in all directions.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Indirect securement uses tie-downs over the top of the cargo, relying on friction and downward force.
- C. Load distribution securement is a general term for how weight is spread, not a securement method.
- D. Friction securement relies on the friction between the cargo and the trailer floor, optionally enhanced by friction mats.
Direct Securement
A cargo securement method where the cargo is physically attached or fastened directly to the vehicle's structure or frame.
- Provides strong restraint.
- Often used for heavy or rigid items.
- Minimizes cargo movement.
Memory trick: Direct means bolted tight, indirect means over the top, friction is just a slide stop.