🔍 Key Concepts

• Look at what the wire connects between (deck to vehicle, vehicle to vehicle, or two points on the same vehicle). • Recall that a scissor wire is normally used as a crossed pair for sideways restraint, while a drag or tandem wire is used for pulling trailers. • A lashing is usually a single securing connection between the deck and the unit being secured.

💭 Think About

• Study item "A" and trace each end of the wire. Does it go from the deck to the vehicle, from vehicle to vehicle, or between fixed fittings on deck? • Compare item "A" with item "F" and item "H" in the same illustration. Which one looks like crossed securing wires, and which look like long pulling wires? Where does "A" best fit among these patterns? • Ask yourself: is item "A" arranged mainly to hold something in position (securing) or arranged so it can be used to move/haul something (towing/pulling)?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether item "A" is part of a crossed pair (X-shape) or just a single straight wire. • Check whether item "A" is leading to a winch or towing point (for dragging/tandem use) or just between nearby securing points. • Confirm if item "A" is functioning as a short securing connection versus a long hauling connection before choosing your answer.