NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 1 2025–2026 | Questions and Answers | A+ Grade Prep Comprehensive practice material for the New York State Tow Truck Endorsement, featuring Test 1 questions and detailed answers for the 2025/2026 academic year.

NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 1 questions and answers 2025\2026
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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?