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Question:

You have two tiedowns on a 17 foot load. How many MORE do you need to adhere to regulations?

Answer: None

Explanation
The minimum number of tiedowns is two. In addition you must make sure that you have one for every 10 feet of load. In this instance two is acceptable. However, you should make sure they are sufficient and add extra if necessary.
This question is in Section 1: General Knowledge of our CDL Test Guide. Explore now!
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