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Recent studies have shown what is better when illuminating an accident scene? A. More is better B. Less is better C. Illumination doesn't matter as long as you can see clearly - CORRECT ANSWER B What is a risk of using tow slings? A. Some vehicles can suffer serious damage B. They travel slowly C. They can be insecure - CORRECT ANSWER A What should you do if a vehicle you're towing is severely damaged? A. Use a car carrier B. Use a tow sling and dolly combination C. Either A or B - CORRECT ANSWER C
What is the definition of GCWR? A. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the power unit (tow truck), plus the GVWR of each vehicle in the combination (the vehicle(s) being towed or transported) B. The front or rear axle weight. This is the value specified by the vehicle manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured where the tires touch the ground C. The weight of a vehicle, consisting of the unladen weight plus the maximum carrying capacity recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer - CORRECT ANSWER A What is the GVWR of heavy duty tow trucks? A. 10,001-26,000 pounds B. 8,600-10,000 pounds C. 11,000-25,000 pounds D. Over 26,000 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER D What is the GVWR of light duty tow trucks? A. 10,001-26,000 pounds B. 8,600-10,000 pounds C. 11,000-25,000 pounds D. Over 26,000 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER B If a tow truck is rated for 16 tons, and it operates with L-arms rated for 2 tons, what is the weakest link and it's rating? A. The tow truck, 16 tons B. The tow truck, 2 tons C. The L-arms, 2 tons D. The L-arms, 16 tons - CORRECT ANSWER C
D. 1:1 - CORRECT ANSWER A
Which of the following are alternative cable terminations that should only be used as a temporary repair? A. U-Bolt B. Cable clamps C. Clips D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D Manufacturer specifications must be consulted before making repairs to terminations so that terminations provide at least what percentage of cable strength? A. 50% B. 60% C. 75% D. 90% - CORRECT ANSWER C Proof coil (3 or 30) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and high grade B. Heat treated and low grade C. Not heat treated and high grade D. Not heat treated and low grade - CORRECT ANSWER D Is the following statement true or false?: High test (4 or 43) chain is heat treated and useful for recovery work A. True B. False - CORRECT ANSWER B Transport (7 or 70) chain is ____________
A. Heat treated and high quality B. Heat treated and low quality C. Not heat treated and high quality D. Not heat treated and low quality - CORRECT ANSWER A Alloy (8 or 80) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and OSHA recommended B. Heat treated but not OSHA recommended C. Not heat treated and OSHA recommended D. Not heat treated but not OSHA recommended - CORRECT ANSWER A Which of the following towing devices are devices used to position and support one end of a towed vehicle behind the tow truck? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER C Which of the following is required when using an underlift? A. Consult manufacturer's rating B. Connect two safety chains from the tow truck to the disabled vehicle C. Use two wheel securing devices; one for each side D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following towing devices are used to support the trailing end of a towed vehicle, or used on vehicles that cannot be lifted by their drive wheels?
A. Chock the front of the trailing end's tires B. Chock the back of the trailing end's tires C. Turn on the vehicle's four ways D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper? A. 6 inches B. 1 foot C. 1.5 feet D. 3 feet - CORRECT ANSWER B When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the tow sling be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper? A. 6 inches B. 1 foot C. 1.5 feet D. 3 feet - CORRECT ANSWER A Chains should not rub against which of the following? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Air dam D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D What should you never do while towing a disabled vehicle? A. Exceed truck weight limits
B. Exceed accessory weight limits C. Make sudden movements or accelerations D. Attempt to jackknife while backing E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER E What should you do when driving over uneven ground in order to prevent vehicle dislodging and damage? A. Stop, then proceed slowly B. Proceed slowly throughout C. Keep the wheels straight and maintain the speed limit D. Find a different route - CORRECT ANSWER B While driving a tow truck with a disabled vehicle, what should you be frequently checking and why? A. Mirrors, to ensure proper vehicle tracking B. The wheel lift/tow sling, to ensure it's position has not changed C. Wheel securing straps, to ensure they stay tight D. The disabled vehicle, to ensure it has not shifted E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER E Why should you mark the drive shaft before removing it? A. For insurance purposes B. So mechanics don't forget to reattach it C. In case it falls off during tow D. It is needed in order reattach the drive shaft in the balanced position
- CORRECT ANSWER D Why is it better to remove the drive shaft than the axle shafts for a tow? A. It is easier
B. Create better airflow around the rims C. Connects the drive shaft to the drive line D. Connects the axle shafts to the drive line - CORRECT ANSWER A Why must a disabled vehicles engine be shut off completely for a tow? A. Electronic devices on the towed vehicle might cause a brake lock-up B. Truck transmissions are not properly lubricated for towing C. It is a fire hazard D. It is a waste of possibly needed fuel - CORRECT ANSWER A What is the minimum distance allowable from the lowest drive axles of a disabled vehicle to the ground? A. 6 inches B. 10 inches C. 12 inches D. 18 inches - CORRECT ANSWER B What are bed locks? A. Fixture extending below the tilt bed of a car carrier that makes contact with the ground prior to full extension B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable C. Interlock brakes that activate once the bed of a car carrier is tilted D. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel - CORRECT ANSWER D When you are loading/unloading a disabled vehicle with a car carrier, what should you be looking for? A. Traffic around you B. Emergency service vehicles
C. Leftover debris from where the car is moved from D. The ground clearance of the vehicle - CORRECT ANSWER D What should you never do around a carrier bed that is in a loaded, tilted position? A. Leave it in that position to talk to police B. Leave it in that position to talk to the disabled vehicle's owner C. Get behind the car carrier D. Use remote control hydraulics - CORRECT ANSWER C How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds? A. A minimum of 3 B. A minimum of 4 C. A minimum of 2 D. A minimum of 5 - CORRECT ANSWER B What is the correct definition of a car carrier? A. Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a slanted platform that slides or tilts to the ground to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles B. Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles C. Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles D. Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that slides or tilts to the ground to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles - CORRECT ANSWER D
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 C. Swage D. Sheave - CORRECT ANSWER B Always maintain a minimum of ________ wraps of cable on the drum A. 3- 5 B. 5- 7 C. 1- 3 D. 4- 6 - CORRECT ANSWER A Cables must be wound _____________ A. Loosely and gently B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong
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 D. Consult the owner's manual or AAA Towing and Service Manual - CORRECT ANSWER D What information is NOT needed to correctly dispatch towing and recovery units? A. Year, make, model B. Type of tow C. Owner's insurance D. DOT classification E. Vehicle location - CORRECT ANSWER C Why is the model year of the vehicle important? A. Critical for referencing correct towing procedures
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 C. When you have reached an appropriate traveling speed D. When the hazard lights are off - CORRECT ANSWER C How should you drive while towing a disabled vehicle? A. As quickly as possible B. Efficiently C. Slowly, with small distances for stopping to ensure braking ability and steering control D. Slowly, with greater distances for stopping to ensure braking ability and steering control - CORRECT ANSWER D What should you do with the drive shaft before removing it? ####### A. Mark it
