General Knowledge · Question 78

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Why must tie-downs used to secure cargo have a combined working load limit appropriate for the cargo's weight?

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Correct answer to question 78 (General Knowledge): Tie-downs that are too weak for the load can fail during the trip, letting cargo shift or fall

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A tie-down's rated working load limit tells you how much force it can safely hold, and using ones rated too low for the cargo's weight risks the tie-down breaking or stretching under normal driving forces.

Updated: November 2026

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