LESSON FOUR
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
A.
AASHTO weight/size limit chart.
Determination of
oversized/overweight cargo depends on the limitations of
each state.
State requirements are shown in the AASHTO
weight/size limit chart. (page 77)
2.
B. The gross weight limitations of the tractor/semitrailer
combination exceed those set by Virginia.
If you look on
the AASHTO chart (see Figure 4-9), you will notice that the
weight limitation for Virginia is 76,000 pounds; therefore,
the weight limit of 80,000 pounds exceeds the limitations
of Virginia.
3.
D. DD Form 1266. When completing DD Form 1266, list only
identical vehicles with loads of uniform weight and
dimensions on the same DD Form 1266. (page 85)
4.
D.
DD Form 1266.
If the combination of the vehicle and
load is oversized or overweight, complete and submit DD
Form 1266 to ITO. (page 85)
5.
A. DD Form 626. Before loading vehicles with Class A or B
ammunition, explosives, and other hazardous material, you
must inspect the materials and complete DD Form 626. (page
92)
6.
C.
DD Form 836.
Military shippers use DD Form 836 to
provide instructions to drivers transporting dangerous
materials.
The driver uses these instructions to protect
himself, the cargo, the vehicle, and other life or property
from
such
hazards
as
fire,
collision,
and
vehicle
breakdowns.
This form also tells drivers what to do and
whom to notify in such emergencies. (page 94)
7.
D. The height and length exceed the allowable limitations.
The height of the tractor-trailer combination (including
the load) is 170.2 inches.
This height exceeds the
allowable height in Virginia of 13 feet, 6 inches (162
inches). The length of the tractor-trailer combination is
672 inches.
This length exceeds the allowable length in
Virginia of 55 feet (660 inches). (Figure 4-9)
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