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Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck? A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or motor vehicle involved in an accident D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident - CORRECT ANSWER B What does the class of license depend on? A. GVWR B. GVRW C. GCRR D. GRCW - CORRECT ANSWER A What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating B. Grand combination weight rating C. Gross combination weight rank D. Gross combination weight rating - CORRECT ANSWER D What vehicle should you take the road test in? A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving C. A midsize vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER B Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous materials? A. Yes, always B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50 miles D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles - CORRECT ANSWER B How are tow trucks generally classified? A. By mass and color B. By weight and volume C. By weight and body type D. By body type and mass - CORRECT ANSWER C What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks? A. 10,001-26,000 pounds B. 8,600-10,000 pounds C. 11,000-25,000 pounds
7,000 pounds on the front axles and 10,000 pounds on the rear axles, how much will the rear axles be able to lift? A. 7,500 pounds B. 8,000 pounds C. 9,000 pounds D. 8,500 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER D Is the following statement true or false?: The safe towing capacity (STC) of a tow truck is considerably less than its GAWR A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER A What is the distance from the rear axles to the end of the tow truck known as? A. Rear gap B. Tow Gap C. Overhang D. Under hang - CORRECT ANSWER C Safe towing capacity (STC) does not cause more than what percent loss of the original unloaded front axle weight (FAW)? A. 20% B. 50% C. 75% D. 60% - CORRECT ANSWER B What is the correct formula to calculate the safe towing capacity? A. (FAW x OH / WB) / 2 = STC
B. (OH x WB / FAW) / 2 = STC C. (FAW x WB / OH) / 2 = STC D. (FAW x WB / OH) / 4 = STC - CORRECT ANSWER C What is the maximum weight or load that new equipment can bear under ideal lab conditions without being damaged? A. Working Load Limit B. Breaking Strength Rating - CORRECT ANSWER B Complete the phrase: Use the proper equipment. Don't take shortcuts. ____________ A. Take your time and be safe B. Be efficient and safe C. Be quick and efficient D. Be steady and safe - CORRECT ANSWER A The boom is a structural member that extends from the ____________ and is used to support, hold, extend, or lift a load free of the ground and clear of the tow truck body A. Cable B. Drag winch C. Mast D. Power takeoff - CORRECT ANSWER C Which of the following is a device that is used to wind or unwind cable that is then used to pull, hoist, raise, or lower a load free from the ground? A. Mast B. Winch
A. Proof coil B. Transport C. High test D. Low test - CORRECT ANSWER B Which towing device is used for lifting and towing vehicles with part of the load supported on rubber belts? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following towing devices lifts one end of the towed vehicle by the wheels? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER A Which of the following towing devices tows vehicles by lifting one end of them with forks from under the axle? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER D When are hazard lights to be used?
A. Only when a tow truck or car carrier is engaged in a hazardous operation such as interfering with normal traffic B. At all times C. In any normal driving conditions D. In extreme weather - CORRECT ANSWER A Auxiliary tow lights are also known as _____________ A. Rear lights B. Tail lights C. Drag lights - CORRECT ANSWER C What is true of work lights? A. Failure to attach these is a violation of New York State Law B. They can blind motorists C. They should be used in hazardous situations D. There are in the trailing end of the truck - CORRECT ANSWER B How many feet away from the disabled vehicle should you turn on your hazard lights? A. 400 B. 450 C. 500 D. 550 - CORRECT ANSWER C What should you do if you have any doubts about how a vehicle should be towed? A. Inform the driver you can not assist them B. Call the vehicle's manufacturer C. Try your best using your knowledge
B. So that the L-arm receptacles are closer to the outer sidewalls of the tires C. So the bottom of the tires are six inches above the ground D. So the disabled vehicle does not come into contact with the tow truck
- CORRECT ANSWER B What should you do directly before attaching safety chains to the disabled vehicle? A. Install auxiliary tow lights B. Retract the wheel lift C. Raise the wheel lift D. Install one wheel strap/securing device E. Install two wheel straps/securing devices - CORRECT ANSWER E Most cars manufactured after 1980 come with directional holes or slots to accommodate what? A. T-hooks B. Grab hooks C. J-hooks - CORRECT ANSWER A What does safety wrap prevent? A. Secures the anchor bar B. Prevents tow chains from coming out of the grab hooks C. Protects the bumper D. Chocks the wheels of the tow truck - CORRECT ANSWER B What is the flexible, air deflecting panel located below the radiator support? A. Fascia
B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following is a cosmetic, wind drag device mounted on the trunk lid? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following is a flexible material covering, and sometimes extending below the bumper? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - CORRECT ANSWER A Which of the following is used to provide additional clearance, commonly used in conjunction with a 4x4 inch wooden beam? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - CORRECT ANSWER C After securing a disabled vehicle to the tow truck, when should you merge from the shoulder into traffic? A. As soon as possible B. At a slow steady speed
Which of the following should you NOT do when towing trucks from the rear? A. Remove the disabled vehicle's rear taillights B. Secure the steering wheel C. Use the disabled vehicle's headlights and four way flashers D. Lock all windows and doors - CORRECT ANSWER C When should truck hitch chains be attached to the suspension? A. Always B. Sometimes, depending on the situation C. Rarely D. Never - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following should you do when towing trucks from the front? A. Ensure the steering axle tires are less than 10 inches above the road B. Be sure the front axle forks do not make contact with the bottom of the axle beams C. Put on the emergency brakes of the disabled truck D. Attach two safety chains to the disabled vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER D When should you turn off your hazard lights while merging? A. Once the disabled vehicle is secure B. As soon as you start moving C. When you reach an appropriate traveling speed D. Once the merge is complete - CORRECT ANSWER D
Which of the following is not a general safety rule? A. Check the mirrors of the tow truck to make sure the disabled vehicle is tracking properly B. Proceed slowly when driving on uneven ground C. Travel at fast speeds with rapid acceleration D. Never jackknife the tow truck when parking E. Follow the recommended maintenance and inspection procedures provided by the manufacturers on all equipment that you use - CORRECT ANSWER C What should you do before engaging the PTO of a car carrier? A. Clear bystanders from the area B. Turn on the engine's fast idle C. Position the car carrier so that the vehicle to be loaded is aligned with the carrier bed D. Chock both the front surface and rear surface of each rear wheel of the car carrier - CORRECT ANSWER C Which of the following is a bridle? A. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable C. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier D. A device which changes the weight of the car carrier unit - CORRECT ANSWER B What gear should a disabled vehicle be in once it is fully secured onto the car carrier? A. The vehicles highest gear B. The vehicles lowest gear or park
D. 1 - CORRECT ANSWER A
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 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?
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?
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 B. Winch C. Boom D. Mast - CORRECT ANSWER A
