{"id":110690,"date":"2023-07-27T12:58:23","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=110690"},"modified":"2023-07-27T12:58:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T12:58:26","slug":"nys-tow-truck-endorsement-practice-test-1-7-spring-2023-with-complete-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/27\/nys-tow-truck-endorsement-practice-test-1-7-spring-2023-with-complete-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 1-7 Spring 2023 with complete solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle<br>B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident<br>C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or motor vehicle involved in an accident<br>D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the class of license depend on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. GVWR<br>B. GVRW<br>C. GCRR<br>D. GRCW<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is GCWR?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Gross compound weight rating<br>B. Grand combination weight rating<br>C. Gross combination weight rank<br>D. Gross combination weight rating<br>D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What vehicle should you take the road test in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving<br>B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving<br>C. A midsize vehicle<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous materials?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Yes, always<br>B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions<br>C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50 miles<br>D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How are tow trucks generally classified?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. By mass and color<br>B. By weight and volume<br>C. By weight and body type<br>D. By body type and mass<br>C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 10,001-26,000 pounds<br>B. 8,600-10,000 pounds<br>C. 11,000-25,000 pounds<br>D. Over 26,000 pounds<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the correct definition of a car carrier?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<br>B. Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles<br>C. Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles<br>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<br>D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common cause of death and injury to tow truck operators in an accident?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Distracted driving<br>B. Drunk driving<br>C. Equipment failure<br>D. Weather<br>C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ability to tow properly and safely is limited by <strong><em><strong>_<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. The weakest component on your tow truck<br>B. The strongest component on your tow truck<br>C. The smallest component on your tow truck<br>D. The largest component on your tow truck<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a truck has a front axle weight limit rating of 9,000 pounds, rear axle weight limit of 18,500 pounds, a curb weight of 17,000 pounds with 7,000 pounds on the front axles and 10,000 pounds on the rear axles, how much will the rear axles be able to lift?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 7,500 pounds<br>B. 8,000 pounds<br>C. 9,000 pounds<br>D. 8,500 pounds<br>D<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is the following statement true or false?:<br>The safe towing capacity (STC) of a tow truck is considerably less than its GAWR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. True<br>B. False<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the distance from the rear axles to the end of the tow truck known as?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Rear gap<br>B. Tow Gap<br>C. Overhang<br>D. Under hang<br>C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe towing capacity (STC) does not cause more than what percent loss of the original unloaded front axle weight (FAW)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 20%<br>B. 50%<br>C. 75%<br>D. 60%<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the correct formula to calculate the safe towing capacity?<br>A. (FAW x OH \/ WB) \/ 2 = STC<br>B. (OH x WB \/ FAW) \/ 2 = STC<br>C. (FAW x WB \/ OH) \/ 2 = STC<br>D. (FAW x WB \/ OH) \/ 4 = STC<br>C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the maximum weight or load that new equipment can bear under ideal lab conditions without being damaged?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Working Load Limit<br>B. Breaking Strength Rating<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the phrase:<br>Use the proper equipment. Don&#8217;t take shortcuts. <strong><em><strong>__<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Take your time and be safe<br>B. Be efficient and safe<br>C. Be quick and efficient<br>D. Be steady and safe<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boom is a structural member that extends from the <strong><em><strong>__<\/strong><\/em><\/strong> and is used to support, hold, extend, or lift a load free of the ground and clear of the tow truck body<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Cable<br>B. Drag winch<br>C. Mast<br>D. Power takeoff<br>C<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is a device that is used to wind or unwind cable that is then used to pull, hoist, raise, or lower a load free from the ground?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Mast<br>B. Winch<br>C. Swage<br>D. Sheave<br>B<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always maintain a minimum of <strong><em>__<\/em><\/strong> wraps of cable on the drum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. 3-5<br>B. 5-7<br>C. 1-3<br>D. 4-6<br>A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After setting the disabled vehicle&#8217;s parking brake, what should you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Chock the front of the trailing end&#8217;s tires<br>B. Chock the back of the trailing end&#8217;s tires<br>C. Turn on the vehicle&#8217;s four ways<br>D. 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