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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 **- CORRECT ANSWER
** B What does the class of license depend on? A. GVWR B. GVRW C. GCRR D. GRCW - CORRECT ANSWER >>> 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 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 - CORRECT 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 D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks? A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
D. The largest component on your tow truck - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A If a truck has a front axle weight limit rating of 9,000 pounds, rear axle weight limit of 18, pounds, a curb weight of 17,000 pounds with 7,000 pounds on the front axles and 10, 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> 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 ANSWER >>> A
B. Tightly and evenly C. Taught and strong D. Loosely and even - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B What device is used to thread cable through it to form a loop? A. Winch B. Snatch Block C. Sheave D. Wedge Socket - CORRECT ANSWER >>> D What are the four most common types of chain? A. Transport B. Alloy C. Proof coil D. High test E. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER >>> E Which of the following types of chain is heat treated? A. Proof coil B. Transport C. High test D. Low test - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B
Which towing device is used for lifting and towing vehicles with part of the load supported on rubber belts? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B Which of the following towing devices lifts one end of the towed vehicle by the wheels? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A Which of the following towing devices tows vehicles by lifting one end of them with forks from under the axle? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift - CORRECT ANSWER >>> D When are hazard lights to be used? A. Only when a tow truck or car carrier is engaged in a hazardous operation such as interfering with normal traffic
A. Inform the driver you can not assist them B. Call the vehicle's manufacturer C. Try your best using your knowledge D. Consult the owner's manual or AAA Towing and Service Manual - CORRECT ANSWER >>> D What information is NOT needed to correctly dispatch towing and recovery units? A. Year, make, model B. Type of tow C. Owner's insurance D. DOT classification E. Vehicle location - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C Why is the model year of the vehicle important? A. Critical for referencing correct towing procedures B. Determines tow truck capability C. Determines price D. Critical for determining time of towing procedures - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A What should you do after putting the tow truck transmission in neutral and activating the PTO? A. Lower the wheel lift B. Set the parking brake on the disabled vehicle C. Chock the wheels of the tow truck D. Start the lift - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C
Why do the crosstubes need to be adjusted after extending the wheel lift? A. So the lift can support the disabled vehicle B. So that the L-arm receptacles are closer to the outer sidewalls of the tires C. So the bottom of the tires are six inches above the ground D. So the disabled vehicle does not come into contact with the tow truck **- CORRECT ANSWER
** B What should you do directly before attaching safety chains to the disabled vehicle? A. Install auxiliary tow lights B. Retract the wheel lift C. Raise the wheel lift D. Install one wheel strap/securing device E. Install two wheel straps/securing devices - CORRECT ANSWER >>> E Most cars manufactured after 1980 come with directional holes or slots to accommodate what? A. T-hooks B. Grab hooks C. J-hooks - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A What does safety wrap prevent? A. Secures the anchor bar
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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C After securing a disabled vehicle to the tow truck, when should you merge from the shoulder into traffic? A. As soon as possible B. At a slow steady speed C. When you have reached an appropriate traveling speed D. When the hazard lights are off - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C How should you drive while towing a disabled vehicle? A. As quickly as possible B. Efficiently C. Slowly, with small distances for stopping to ensure braking ability and steering control D. Slowly, with greater distances for stopping to ensure braking ability and steering control - CORRECT ANSWER >>> D What should you do with the drive shaft before removing it? ####### A. Mark it
B. Nothing C. Take a picture D. Dissasemble it - CORRECT ANSWER >>> A What is one of the most dangerous towing procedures? A. Marking the drive shaft B. Supplying constant air pressure to the air system C. Removing the drive shaft from the driveline D. Chaining up rear suspensions - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C When using an underlift, what should be placed near the outer edge of the rear cross member to prevent the vehicle from sliding? A. Chains B. Frame forks C. Spacer blocks D. Air dams - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B Which of the following should you NOT do when towing trucks from the rear? A. Remove the disabled vehicle's rear taillights B. Secure the steering wheel C. Use the disabled vehicle's headlights and four way flashers D. Lock all windows and doors - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C
D. Never jackknife the tow truck when parking E. Follow the recommended maintenance and inspection procedures provided by the manufacturers on all equipment that you use - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C What should you do before engaging the PTO of a car carrier? A. Clear bystanders from the area B. Turn on the engine's fast idle C. Position the car carrier so that the vehicle to be loaded is aligned with the carrier bed D. Chock both the front surface and rear surface of each rear wheel of the car carrier - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C Which of the following is a bridle? A. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable C. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier D. A device which changes the weight of the car carrier unit - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B What gear should a disabled vehicle be in once it is fully secured onto the car carrier? A. The vehicles highest gear B. The vehicles lowest gear or park C. Neutral D. Reverse - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B
What do you not need to do in a final walk around inspection? A. Check the winch, cable, and all connections B. Check the position of the vehicle on the carrier bed C. Check for loose parts D. Check the deck lid is open E. Check securing devices - CORRECT ANSWER >>> D Which of the following is a rear bed stabilizer? A. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier that makes contact with the ground PRIOR to full extension B. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel C. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable **- CORRECT ANSWER
** A How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of 10, pounds or less? A. A minimum of 3 B. A minimum of 4 C. A minimum of 2 D. A minimum of 5 - CORRECT ANSWER >>> C It is highly recommended that ________ securing devices be used for all vehicles being towed on a car carrier
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable? A. Torque B. Winch C. Thimble D. Tow sling - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER >>> B Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive? A. Dual drive tandem B. Trailing axle tandem
