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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 D. Over 26,000 pounds - CORRECT ANSWER A 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
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 C. Neutral D. Reverse - CORRECT ANSWER B What do you not need to do in a final walk around inspection? A. Check the winch, cable, and all connections B. Check the position of the vehicle on the carrier bed C. Check for loose parts D. Check the deck lid is open E. Check securing devices - CORRECT ANSWER D Which of the following is a rear bed stabilizer? A. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier that makes contact with the ground PRIOR to full extension
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. Pulley B. Overhang C. Lift bar D. Sheaves - CORRECT ANSWER A What is a hook that will not slide and is used with safety chains and some tow sling hook-ups? A. Fascia B. Grab hook C. J-Hook D. Fork - CORRECT ANSWER B Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive?
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 The power to most hydraulic and mechanical winches is provides by the
A. GVWT B. CWL C. BSR D. PTO - CORRECT ANSWER D What percent strength does a swage end provide? A. 80-90% B. 50-60% C. 90-100% D. 70-80% - CORRECT ANSWER C
