NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test
1,2,3,4,5,6&7 Questions And Answers
NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 1
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 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 Correct Ans -
B
What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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
Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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% Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct 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 Correct Ans - A
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