Which statement about securing cargo is correct?

Which statement about securing cargo is correct?

• A. It is optional if the load is small.
• B. An improperly secured load is acceptable on short trips.
• C. Ensure cargo is properly fastened and does not obstruct the driver's view or controls.
• D. Cargo should be unsecured to allow air movement.

Answer: (C)

Securing cargo is about preventing movement that could affect the vehicle’s control and the driver’s visibility. When cargo isn’t properly fastened, it can shift during braking, turning, or acceleration, changing weight distribution and potentially blocking pedals, the steering wheel, or the windshield. The best practice is to ensure cargo is properly fastened and does not obstruct the driver’s view or controls, so you can operate the vehicle safely. This applies every trip, even short ones, because a small, loose item can still become a hazard if it moves. Cargo should never be unsecured to allow air movement, and leaving it improperly secured is not acceptable. Use appropriate restraints like tie-down straps or nets and check the load to keep it from shifting or protruding into the cab.

Securing cargo is about preventing movement that could affect the vehicle’s control and the driver’s visibility. When cargo isn’t properly fastened, it can shift during braking, turning, or acceleration, changing weight distribution and potentially blocking pedals, the steering wheel, or the windshield. The best practice is to ensure cargo is properly fastened and does not obstruct the driver’s view or controls, so you can operate the vehicle safely.

This applies every trip, even short ones, because a small, loose item can still become a hazard if it moves. Cargo should never be unsecured to allow air movement, and leaving it improperly secured is not acceptable. Use appropriate restraints like tie-down straps or nets and check the load to keep it from shifting or protruding into the cab.