Commercial Drivers License Exam Prep

Answer: A - Most states require that drivers secure their cargo with at least one tie down for every ten feet of cargo. This means that a piece of cargo that is fifteen feet long must be secured with at least two tie downs. Most professional drivers will always use at least two tie downs, no matter how small the cargo may be. This allows for a backup should one device break or fail. Some cargos may have special tie down requirements; drivers should be aware of these before they secure their loads.