NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test

Which of the following is 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 - ANS B

What does the class of license depend on?

A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW - ANS A

What is GCWR?

A. Gross compound weight rating

B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS D

What is the most common cause of death and injury to tow truck operators in an accident?

A. Distracted driving
B. Drunk driving
C. Equipment failure
D. Weather - ANS C

Your ability to tow properly and safely is limited by ___________

A. The weakest component on your tow truck

B. The strongest component on your tow truck
C. The smallest component on your tow truck
D. The largest component on your tow truck - ANS A

If a truck has a front axle weight limit rating of 9,000 pounds, rear axle weight limit of 18,500
pounds, a curb weight of 17,000 pounds with 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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% - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS B

Always maintain a minimum of ________ wraps of cable on the drum

A. 3-5
B. 5-7
C. 1-3
D. 4-6 - ANS A

Cables must be wound _____________

A. Loosely and gently

B. Tightly and evenly
C. Taught and strong
D. Loosely and even - ANS B

What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop?

A. Winch
B. Snatch Block
C. Sheave
D. Wedge Socket - ANS D

What are the four most common types of chain?

A. Transport
B. Alloy
C. Proof coil
D. High test
E. All of the above - ANS E
Which of the following types of chain is heat treated?

A. Proof coil
B. Transport
C. High test
D. Low test - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS A

Auxiliary tow lights are also known as _____________

A. Rear lights
B. Tail lights
C. Drag lights - ANS 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 - ANS B

How many feet away from the disabled vehicle should you turn on your hazard lights?

A. 400
B. 450
C. 500
D. 550 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS C

Why is the model year of the vehicle important?

A. Critical for referencing correct towing procedures

B. Determines tow truck capability
C. Determines price
D. Critical for determining time of towing procedures - ANS A

What should you do after putting the tow truck transmission in neutral and activating the PTO?

A. Lower the wheel lift

B. Set the parking brake on the disabled vehicle
C. Chock the wheels of the tow truck
D. Start the lift - ANS C
Why do the crosstubes need to be adjusted after extending the wheel lift?

A. So the lift can support the disabled vehicle

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 - ANS 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 - ANS E

Most cars manufactured after 1980 come with directional holes or slots to accommodate what?

A. T-hooks
B. Grab hooks
C. J-hooks - ANS 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 - ANS B

What is the flexible, air deflecting panel located below the radiator support?

A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Spacer block
D. Air dam - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 -
ANS D

What should you do with the drive shaft before removing it?
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A. Mark it
B. Nothing
C. Take a picture
D. Dissasemble it - ANS A

What is one of the most dangerous towing procedures?

A. Marking the drive shaft

B. Supplying constant air pressure to the air system
C. Removing the drive shaft from the driveline
D. Chaining up rear suspensions - ANS C
When using an underlift, what should be placed near the outer edge of the rear cross member
to prevent the vehicle from sliding?

A. Chains
B. Frame forks
C. Spacer blocks
D. Air dams - ANS B

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 - ANS C

When should truck hitch chains be attached to the suspension?

A. Always
B. Sometimes, depending on the situation
C. Rarely
D. Never - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
C. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable - ANS A

How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000
pounds or less?

A. A minimum of 3
B. A minimum of 4
C. A minimum of 2
D. A minimum of 5 - ANS C
It is highly recommended that ________ securing devices be used for all vehicles being towed
on a car carrier

A. 4
B. 6
C. 2
D. 1 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS B

Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?

A. Torque
B. Winch
C. Thimble
D. Tow sling - ANS 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 - ANS D

Which of the following are wheels grooved for a cable/belt to transfer power?

A. Pulley
B. Overhang
C. Lift bar
D. Sheaves - ANS 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 - ANS B

Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive?

A. Dual drive tandem

B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - ANS C

What is a tag axle?

A. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, behind the
rearmost drive axle
B. A shield to protect the cable at hook assembly
C. Two rear axles placed together
D. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, in front of the
rearmost drive axle - ANS A

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 - ANS 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 - ANS A

Car carriers are up to _______ feet in length bumper to bumper

A. 30
B. 40
C. 45
D. 60 - ANS B

Can just a one time overload cause undetected damage and equipment failure?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes, but it's very rare - ANS A

Tire capacity becomes increasingly important when operating near the _____________ of your
tow truck

A. Design capacity
B. WLL
C. BSR
D. GVWR - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS B

What is the term for what cable is wrapped around?

A. Drum
B. Winch
C. Boom
D. Mast - ANS A

The power to most hydraulic and mechanical winches is provides by the _________

A. GVWT
B. CWL
C. BSR
D. PTO - ANS D

What percent strength does a swage end provide?

A. 80-90%
B. 50-60%
C. 90-100%
D. 70-80% - ANS C

What is the system for identifying chain?

A. Chains weight letter and manufacturer number

B. Chains volume letter and grade number
C. Chains manufacturer letter and length number
D. Chains manufacturer letter and grade number - ANS D
What is a downside of alloy chains?

A. It is cheap
B. It is expensive
C. It is not heat treated
D. It is weak - ANS B

What should you do if the vehicle is in traffic rather than the shoulder of the road?

A. Proceed with caution

B. Don't help
C. Call the police for assistance
D. Stop traffic - ANS C

What preventative measures should be taken due to truck transmissions not being adequately
lubricated for towing?

A. Release the parking brake

B. Put transmission in neutral
C. Mark drive shaft
D. Remove the drift shaft
E. All of the above - ANS E

Which of the following light-duty safe towing procedures should be done first?

A. Extend the wheel lift

B. Put the tow truck's transmission in neutral
C. Insert the L-arms
D. Attach safety chains - ANS B

Which of the following proper towing procedure should be performed last when doing light-duty
towing procedures?

A. Install auxiliary tow lights

B. Secure the steering wheel
C. Raise the wheel lift
D. Turn off four way flashers - ANS D

Which of the following towing procedures should be performed first when doing light duty
towing?

A. Extend the wheel lift so outer crosstubes are in contact with tires
B. Slowly start the lift
C. Put the vehicle in neutral
D. Back the tow truck where the cross bar of the wheel lift is about one foot from the front
bumper of the disabled vehicle - ANS D

Which of the following is a true statement?

A. Traveling with the PTO disengaged can cause PTO and truck transmission damage
B. Traveling with the PTO engaged will prevent PTO and truck transmission damage
C. Traveling with the PTO engaged can cause PTO and truck transmission damage. - ANS C

What should you be aware of while loading/unloading a disabled vehicle onto a car carrier?

A. Front ground clearance

B. Rear ground clearance
C. Side ground clearance - ANS B

Is a winch a securing device?

A. Yes
B. No
C. It has multiple uses - ANS B

Where can the GVWR be found on a vehicle to be recovered?

A. Identification label on the passenger side doorframe

B. Identification label on the driver's side doorframe
C. Identification label on the back left side doorframe
D. Identification label on the back right side doorframe - ANS B

Which of the following is not a type of wheel lifts?

A. Grid
B. Claw (auto load)
C. Add-on scoop
D. L-bar
E. Grab - ANS E

When doing any type of towing, first and foremost be ____________

A. Cautious
B. Aware
C. Safe
D. Seen - ANS D
What is the difference between truck hitches and tow hitches?

A. Tow hitches are used for towing lighter loads

B. Truck hitches are used for towing lighter loads
C. Truck hitches are used for towing larger loads
D. Tow hitches are used for towing larger loads - ANS A

Under lifts are typically used on _________

A. Heavy and light duty trucks

B. Light and medium duty trucks
C. Medium and heavy duty trucks
D. Heavy duty trucks only - ANS C

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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS C

Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200
inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?

A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANS C

Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200
inches, and an overhang on 125 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?

A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANS A

Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 165
inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?

A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANS B

Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to breaking strength
rating (BSR) ratio of ___________
A. 3:1 or 4:1
B. 2:1 or 3:1
C. 2:1 or 4:1
D. 1:1 - ANS 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 - ANS 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% - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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. Tow hitch
B. Dollies
C. Wheel-lifts
D. None of the above - ANS B

What are some of the functions of auxiliary lights?

A. Tail lights
B. Brake lights
C. Directional signals
D. All of the above - ANS D

What should you wear at a tow scene to best be seen?

A. Reflective clothing
B. Steel-toe boots
C. Hardhat
D. Headlamps - ANS A

Which axle should be lifted off the ground for a tow?

A. Front axle
B. Rear axle
C. Drive axle - ANS C

You are going to tow a vehicle with rear wheel drive from the front. Should you remove the
driveshaft?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends - ANS A

After setting the disabled vehicle's parking brake, what should you do?

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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS A

Chains should not rub against which of the following?

A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Air dam
D. All of the above - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS D

Why is it better to remove the drive shaft than the axle shafts for a tow?

A. It is easier
B. It minimizes the loss of lubricating fluid
C. It allows for longer distance tows
D. All of the above - ANS D

If you are towing a vehicle with a GVWR of over 7,000 pounds, what towing equipment is
forbidden to use?

A. Tow sling & T-hooks

B. Tow sling & J-hooks
C. Tow sling & dollies
D. Work lights - ANS B
Removing the drive shaft from the driveline is sometimes the most dangerous part of a tow.
What MUST you do to prevent possible death and injury?

A. Put the disabled vehicle in neutral

B. Release the disabled vehicles brakes
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - ANS C

If you are towing a disabled vehicle that is having differential problems, what should you do?

A. Remove the drive axles

B. Install axle covers
C. Ensure the disabled vehicle is completely turned off
D. All of the above - ANS D

What do axle covers do?

A. Cover/protect drive axle shaft openings to prevent contamination or loss of wheel bearing
lubrication
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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS 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 - ANS B

You are attaching securing devices from the bed of a car carrier to a disabled vehicle resting on
top of it. Are you allowed to count the winch as one of the minimum securing devices required
by federal law?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends - ANS B

In what way is driving a car carrier that is loaded different than driving an unloaded car carrier?

A. It is more top heavy

B. It is more bottom heavy
C. Turns need to be taken faster
D. There is no significant difference - ANS A

Which type of tandem axle has drive to all of it's axles?

A. Dual drive tandem

B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - ANS A

Which type of tandem axle has drive to only it's rearmost axle?

A. Dual drive tandem

B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - ANS D

Which type of tandem axle has drive to only it's most forward axle?

A. Dual drive tandem

B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - ANS B

You need a chain to secure a disabled vehicle to the tow truck. You find a chain that is larger
than all the others being used, but it is unmarked. Can you safely use that chain to secure the
vehicle?

A. Yes
B. No - ANS B