NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 4 (solved)

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 - Answer- 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer- B Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable? A. Torque B. Winch C. Thimble D. Tow sling - 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 - 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 - 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- 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 - Answer- A