CDL General Knowledge TestTransporting Cargo SafelyEasy
A driver is transporting a load of logs that are 15 feet long and are contained within bunks or cradles. According to federal regulations, what is the minimum number of tiedowns required for this load?
- A2 tiedowns
- B4 tiedowns
- C1 tiedown
- D3 tiedowns
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. 2 tiedowns
For logs transported in bunks or cradles, federal regulations require at least two tiedowns for any log load. Additional tiedowns may be needed for longer loads, but two is the minimum regardless of length for logs within bunks or cradles.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Four tiedowns would be for significantly longer or more complex log loads.
- C. One tiedown is never sufficient for a load of logs in bunks or cradles.
- D. Three tiedowns are often used for longer loads, but two is the minimum for this scenario.
Logs in Bunks/Cradles Tiedowns
Federal regulations specify a minimum number of tiedowns for logs transported within bunks or cradles to ensure stability.
- Logs contained in bunks/cradles have some inherent stability.
- Minimum of two tiedowns required for any length of log load in bunks/cradles.
- Additional tiedowns may be needed based on length and weight.
Memory trick: Logs in their beds, two straps on their heads.