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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 abandoned 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

• 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

• GRCW - Correct answer-A

What is GCWR?

• Gross compound weight rating
• Grand combination weight rating
• Gross combination weight rank
• Gross combination weight rating - Correct answer-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
• A midsize vehicle - Correct answer-B

Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous materials?

• Yes, always
• No, exceptions can be made 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 -

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How are tow trucks generally classified?

• By mass and color
• By weight and volume
• By weight and body type
• By body type and mass - Correct answer-C

What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?

• 10,001-26,000 pounds
• 8,600-10,000 pounds
• 11,000-25,000 pounds
• Over 26,000 pounds - Correct answer-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 - Correct answer-D

What is the most common cause of death and injury to tow truck operators in an accident?

• Distracted driving
• Drunk driving
• Equipment failure
• Weather - Correct answer-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
• 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 18,500 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
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