Which statement about loading cargo on a vehicle is unlawful?

• A. It is lawful to load a vehicle to prevent items from falling if traveling slowly.
• B. It is unlawful to load a vehicle in a way that allows articles to fall off as it travels.
• C. It is acceptable to secure items loosely.
• D. Falling items are permitted on ramps.

Answer: (B)

Cargo must be loaded so that nothing can fall off the vehicle while it’s moving. There are no allowances for items to become loose or to fall off, regardless of speed or situation. The law requires proper securing of all cargo with appropriate restraints, so items stay in place during acceleration, braking, turns, and even on ramps. That’s why the correct statement is that loading a vehicle in a way that allows articles to fall off as it travels is unlawful.

Loosely securing items isn’t acceptable, because it leaves them free to shift or drop. Speed or ramps don’t create a lawful exception—the risk remains.