NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test Marathon

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• Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
• A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor

vehicle

• A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or aban-

doned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident

• 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.: B

• What does the class of license depend on?

A. GVWR

B. GVRW

C. GCRR

D. GRCW: A

• What is GCWR?
• Gross compound weight rating
• Grand combination weight rating
• Gross combination weight rank

D. Gross combination weight rating: D

• What vehicle should you take the road test in?
• The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving
• The largest vehicle you are capable of driving

C. A midsize vehicle: B

• Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a tr luck carrying hazardous

materials?

• Yes, always
• No, exceptions can be madle under emergency conditions
• No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50

miles

• No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50

miles: B

• How are tow trucks generally classified?
• By mass and color
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• By weight and body type

D. By body type and mass: C

• What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?
• 10,001-26,000 pounds
• 8,600-10,000 pounds l
• 11,000-25,000 pounds

D. Over 26,000 pounds: A

• What is the correct definition of a car carrier?
• 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

• Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary

to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles

• Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary

to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles

• 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: D

• What is the most common cause of death and injury to tow truck operators

in an accident?

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Equipment failure

D. Weather: C

• Your ability to tow properly and safely is limited by
• The weakest component on your tow truck
• The strongest component on your tow truck
• The smallest component on your tow truck

D. The largest component on your tow truck: A

• 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?

• 7,500 pounds
• 8,000 pounds 2 / 3

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• 9,000 pounds

D. 8,500 pounds: D

12. Is the following statement true or false?:

The safe towing capacity (STC) of a tow truck is considerably less than its GAWR

• True

B. False: A

• What is the distance from the rear axles to the end of the tow truck known

as?

• Rear gap
• Tow Gap
• Overhang

D. Under hang: 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%: B

• What is the correct formula to calculate the safe towing capacity?
• (FAW x OH / WB) / 2 = STC
• (OH x WB / FAW) / 2 = STC
• (FAW x WB / OH) / 2 = STC

D. (FAW x WB / OH) / 4 = STC: C

• What is the maximum weight or load that new equipment can bear under

ideal lab conditions without being damaged?

• Working Load Limit

B. Breaking Strength Rating: B

17. Complete the phrase:

Use the proper equipment. Don't take shortcuts.

• Take your time and be safe
• Be efficient and safe
• Be quick and efficient

D. Be steady and safe: A

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