NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT EXAM ACTUAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE TEST 1-7 ALL 450 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST 2024-2025 UPDATE
NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT 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 - ANSWER-B
What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW - ANSWER-A
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What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating
B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
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D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-A
What is the correct definition of a car carrier?
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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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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
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