CDL Practice Question #76

Federal regulations require a tie-down for every cargo, with a minimum of:

One tie-down for any cargo
One tie-down for items less than 5 feet long, two for items 5+ feet
At least one tie-down for each 10 feet of cargo, with minimums depending on length and weight
Tie-downs are not required for closed trailers

Correct. The general rule: at least one tie-down per 10 feet of article, plus a minimum based on length and weight (commonly two minimum for items over 5 feet or 1,100 lbs).

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.

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