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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. - ANSWERSB...

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 - ANSWERSD When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper? A. 6 inches B. 1 foot C. 1.5 feet D. 3 feet - ANSWERSB When backing the tow truck to the disabled...

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 - ANSWERSD 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 - ANSWERSB 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...

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 - ANSWERSB Which of the following is a flexible material covering, and sometimes extending below the bumper? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - ANSWERSA Which of the following is used to provide additional clearance, commonly used in conjunction with a 4x4 inch wooden beam? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Spacer block D. Air dam - ANSWERS...

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 - ANSWERSB ...

What percent strength does a swage end provide? A. 80-90% B. 50-60% C. 90-100% D. 70-80% - ANSWERSC 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. Chains manufacturer letter and grade number - ANSWERSD What is a downside of alloy chains? A. It is cheap B. It is expensive C. It is not heat treated D. It is weak - ANSWERSB What should you...

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 - ANSWERSC 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 ...

Cables must be wound _____________ A. Loosely and gently B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong D. Loosely and even - ANSWERSB What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop? A. Winch B. Snatch Block C. Sheave D. Wedge Socket - ANSWERSD What are the four most common types of chain? A. Transport B. Alloy C. Proof coil D. High test E. All of the above - ANSWERSE Which of the following types of chain is heat treated? A. Proof coil B. Transport C. ...

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 - ANSWERSC 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 ...

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. Chains manufacturer letter and grade number - ANSWER D What is a downside of alloy chains? A. It is cheap B. It is expensive C. It is not heat treated D. It is weak - ANSWER B What should you...