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NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Exam, Exams of Nursing

A practice exam for the NYS Tow Truck Endorsement. It includes questions related to unloading a vehicle from a car carrier, the use of wheel chocks, the function of a headboard, driving on uneven ground, and the components of a tow truck. The exam provides multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations. useful for individuals preparing for the NYS Tow Truck Endorsement exam or studying the components of a tow truck.

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2023/2024

Available from 09/28/2023

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Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier?
a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level
B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking.
C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier
D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline - correct answer C
Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position?
A. In front of the bed
B. Behind the bed
C. The right side of the bed
D. The left side of the bed - correct answer B
What is a headboard?
A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and
its occupants
B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's
positioning
C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and
its occupants
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the
load's positioning - correct answer C
How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks, driveways, speed bumps,
dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.)
A. Slowly
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Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier? a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking. C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline - correct answer C Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position? A. In front of the bed B. Behind the bed C. The right side of the bed D. The left side of the bed - correct answer B What is a headboard? A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning - correct answer C How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks, driveways, speed bumps, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.) A. Slowly

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B. Brake frequently C. Drive quickly to get past the area D. Stay to the left - correct answer A What is the wheel chock? A. A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle from under the axle or structural member B. A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to prevent the vehicle from rolling C. Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle D. A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed vehicle - correct answer B Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable? A. Torque B. Winch C. Thimble D. Tow sling - correct answer B Which of the following is a shield that protects cables at the hook assembly? A. Spoiler B. Pusher axle C. Tow sling D. Thimble - correct answer D Which of the following are wheels grooved for a cable/belt to transfer power?

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Which of the following is a way to ensure safety while towing a vehicle on a car carrier? A. Never get behind the bed when it is tilted and loaded B. Never exceed the gross vehicle weight rating C. Avoid fast starts, sharp turns, and acceleration D. All of the above - correct answer D Which of the following describes the difference between a car carrier and tow truck?** A. A car carrier is a four wheel trailer that lifts your entire car off the ground while a tow truck is a two wheel trailer that lifts only the front wheels B. A car carrier is a two wheel trailer that lifts your entire car off the ground while a tow truck is a four wheel trailer that lifts only the front wheels C. car carrier is a eight-wheel trailer that lifts your entire car off the ground while a tow truck is a four wheel trailer that lifts only the front wheels D. A car carrier is a two wheel trailer that lifts the front of your car off the ground while a tow truck is a four wheel trailer that lifts the entire car ** - Citation needed - correct answer A Car carriers are up to _______ feet in length bumper to bumper A. 30 B. 40 C. 45 D. 60 - correct answer B Can just a one time overload cause undetected damage and equipment failure?

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A. Yes B. No C. Yes, but it's very rare - correct answer A Tire capacity becomes increasingly important when operating near the _____________ of your tow truck A. Design capacity B. WLL C. BSR D. GVWR - correct answer A How are booms that extend and retract rated? A. There is one rating B. There are two ratings C. They have no ratings D. There is a rating for each circumstance - correct answer D How do you avoid a flying hook? A. Make sure the point faces downwards B. Make sure the point faces upwards C. Make sure the point faces to the side - correct answer B What is the term for what cable is wrapped around? A. Drum