Tow Truck Operator Cert. Study Guide
Questions With Correct Detailed
Answers
trucks and buses weighing 33,001 and over with 10 tires or more - ANSWER- Class 8
heavy duty trucks can tow
trucks weighing 26,000 through 33,000 pounds with 6 tires or more - ANSWER- Class 7
heavy duty trucks can tow
weakness, fatigue, cramps, profuse sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, and vision
problems - ANSWER- Symptoms of heat related illnesses
buses, trucks, RVs and vans weighing 19,501 through 26,000 pounds with 6 tires or
more. - ANSWER- Class 6 medium duty trucks can tow _________________
ask questions, convey knowledge, explain, verify, and put the customer at ease. -
ANSWER- Speaking skills are important to _________________________________
Listening - ANSWER- the most important skill a tower can have
Reading - ANSWER- ______________________ carefully is important to avoid making
mistakes.
what you write can become a legal issue. - ANSWER- Writing is important because
______________________________________
life threatening. - ANSWER- Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be
_______________
hypothermia and/or frostbite. - ANSWER- Long exposure to sub freezing temperatures
and windy conditions can cause ___________________________
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA - ANSWER- )What entity has
very definitive regulations against use of alcohol before, during, and after operating a
commercial motor vehicle?
0.04 or higher. - ANSWER- A violation of the FMCSA regulations occurs when blood
alcohol content is
alcohol consumption - ANSWER- What can negatively affect reaction time, tracking,
vision, comprehension, attention, and/or coordination?
, reaction time. - ANSWER- An increase in total time required to respond to a situation is
called
tracking. - ANSWER- Keeping the vehicle in the position on the roadway with respect to
lanes, other vehicles, etc. is called
vision. - ANSWER- The ability to perceive or detect an object in motion, and control
over eye movement, and ability to merge two images is called
comprehension. - ANSWER- The ability to perceive hazards, to take in what you see
and hear is called
attention. - ANSWER- The ability to focus attention on one or more driving tasks is
called
coordination. - ANSWER- Skilled motor performance and coordination as well as skills
requiring high levels of precise movement is called
alcohol use. - ANSWER- Odor on breath, inability to maintain balance, slurred speech,
and poor general awareness are symptoms of
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - ANSWER- What entity has
strict regulations regarding the use of controlled substances before, during, and after
operating a commercial motor vehicle?
Amphetamines, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiates, and Phencyclidine. - ANSWER- 5
controlled substances that every driver should be aware of.
dramatically affect driving safety. - ANSWER- Any amount of drug use can
infectious diseases - ANSWER- Something a tow operator may come into contact with
on a frequent basis.
HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus), and HBV (hepatitis B) - ANSWER- Two blood
born pathogens
blood - ANSWER- Something dangerous that tow operators reasonably expect to come
into contact with
disposable latex or rubber gloves, face shields, masks, eye protection, and gowns -
ANSWER- What items should be a part of all tow operator's personal protective
equipment?
knowledge of blood born diseases - ANSWER- This can save your life.