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 - ANSWER => B
If a tow truck is rated for 16 tons, and it operates with L-arms rated for 2 tons, what is the
weakest link and it's rating?
A. The tow truck, 16 tons
B. The tow truck, 2 tons
C. The L-arms, 2 tons
D. The L-arms, 16 tons - ANSWER => C
Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200
inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?
A. 5,600 pounds
, B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANSWER => C
Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200
inches, and an overhang on 125 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANSWER => A
Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 165
inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity (STC)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds - ANSWER => B
Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to breaking strength
rating (BSR) ratio of ___________
A. 3:1 or 4:1
B. 2:1 or 3:1
C. 2:1 or 4:1
D. 1:1 - ANSWER => A
Which of the following are alternative cable terminations that should only be used as a
temporary repair?
A. U-Bolt