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How many tiedowns are required, at minimum, for a single 8-foot-long article of cargo?
- A.One tiedown is enough for anything under 10 feet
- B.Four tiedowns
- C.At least two tiedowns
- D.None, if the article sits in a closed van
Correct answer
C. At least two tiedowns
Why
Articles longer than 5 feet up to 10 feet long require at least two tiedowns, regardless of weight. The count climbs from there, with additional tiedowns as length increases.
Manual topic: Transporting Cargo - Securing Cargo · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-071).