Inspecting cargo: Mississippi CDL practice questions
Part of the General Knowledge test. We have 4 checked questions on this topic. Here are the key rules, and two to try.
Key facts
| Part of | the General Knowledge test (80% to pass) | 49 CFR 383.135 |
|---|---|---|
| Manual section | §3.1 Inspecting cargo | MS CDL Manual p. 3-1 |
| Questions in CDL Mile's bank | 4 | CDL Mile, checked against MS CDL Manual |
Key rules
- § 3.1p. 3-1
After the early check, you must inspect the cargo again once you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break. Check more often whenever it is needed to keep the load secure.
Inspecting cargo
Try two questions
General Knowledge · Inspecting cargo
Once you are on the road, within how many miles of starting should you first re-check the cargo and its securing devices?
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General Knowledge · Inspecting cargo
Why does the manual tell you to learn the cargo rules for the places where you will be driving?
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Sources
Mississippi Commercial Driver's License Manual, version March 2025, Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Page references are to its printed page numbers. CDL Mile is independent and not affiliated with Mississippi DPS.
Updated for the March 2025 Mississippi CDL manual. Last checked November 5, 2026.
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