Cargo should be secured so that it does not shift:
Correct. Federal cargo-securement rules require that cargo not shift in any direction during normal driving conditions, including emergency braking.
CDL Practice Question #75
Category: General Knowledge
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.