NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Exam Bundle (Graded 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 - 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 - A...

Cables must be wound _____________ A. Loosely and gently B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong D. Loosely and even - Answer- B What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop? A. Winch B. Snatch Block C. Sheave D. Wedge Socket - Answer- D What are the four most c...

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 moto...

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 - 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 da...

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 ...

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 - Answer- D When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how...

What percent strength does a swage end provide? A. 80-90% B. 50-60% C. 90-100% D. 70-80% - Answer- 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. Ch...

Air Dam - Answer- a flexible air-deflecting panel usually located below the radiator support. Approach Angle - Answer- the angle between the plane of the carrier bed or platform and the ground. Auxiliary Braking Device - Answer- a device which attaches to the disabled vehicle to assist the tow...

Tow Truck - Answer- A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled, illegally parked or abandoned vehicle. GVWR - Answer- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GCVR - Answer- Gross Combination weight rating. The GVWR plus the GVWR of the vehicle being towed equals the GCVR. Light duty - Answer- GVWR...

When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use a towing line: - Answer- That will have the tow on a crest while your vessel in on a crest. A towing vessel is tripped when: - Answer- It is pulled sideways by the tow. A tow that veers to the side on the end of the towline is said to: - An...

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, an...