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LICENSING FRAMEWORK & REQUIREMENTS (Q1–20)
1. Which Texas agency regulates tow truck operators?
A. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C. Texas Highway Patrol
D. Texas Transportation Commission
Answer: B — TDLR oversees licensing, training, and compliance for tow truck operators .
2. What is the initial application fee for a Tow Operator License?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
Answer: C — The non-refundable application fee is $100 .
3. How long is a Tow Operator License valid?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B — Tow operator licenses are valid for one year from the date of issue .
4. Which tow operator license is the broadest in scope?
A. Consent Tow (CT)
B. Private Property Tow (PP)
C. Incident Management (IM)
D. Commercial Transport
Answer: C — The Incident Management License allows operation of IM, PP, and Consent
Tow permits .
5. What is the minimum age requirement to be a licensed tow truck operator?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: B — Applicants must be at least 18 years old .
6. Before applying for an Incident Management or Private Property license, applicants
must:
A. Have a CDL
B. Hold national certification from a TDLR-approved entity
C. Complete 40 hours of training
D. Own their own tow truck
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Answer: B — IM and PP applicants must be certified by NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, or another
TDLR-approved entity .
7. Which license type is exempt from the national pre-certification requirement?
A. Incident Management (IM)
B. Private Property (PP)
C. Consent Tow (CT)
D. All require certification
Answer: C — Consent Tow applicants do not need national certification .
8. What document must a tow truck operator carry while working?
A. Passport
B. Social Security card
C. TDLR-issued Tow Truck Operator License
D. Birth certificate
Answer: C — Operators must carry their TDLR license to show proof of authorization .
9. How must a license holder carry their license?
A. In a wallet
B. Openly displayed
C. Locked in the truck
D. At home
Answer: B — The license must be openly displayed .
10. What must an applicant with a criminal conviction submit with their application?
A. A letter from their employer
B. A Criminal History Questionnaire
C. A court order
D. No additional documentation
Answer: B — A completed Criminal History Questionnaire is required for applicants with
criminal convictions .
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of tow operator license in Texas?
A. Consent Tow
B. Private Property Tow
C. Incident Management
D. Commercial Recovery
Answer: D — The three license types are CT, PP, and IM .
12. How often must a towing company be inspected?
A. Monthly
B. Every 6 months
C. At least once every 2 years
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D. Every 5 years
Answer: C — Each towing company shall be inspected at least once every two years .
13. What is the purpose of the Criminal History Evaluation Letter?
A. To pardon criminal convictions
B. To allow applicants to request a review of their criminal background before applying
C. To replace the application
D. To waive the application fee
Answer: B — Individuals may request TDLR review their criminal background before actually
applying .
14. Which certification programs are approved by TDLR for IM and PP applicants?
A. Only TRAA
B. NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, WreckMaster, and others
C. Only WreckMaster
D. No certification is needed
Answer: B — Six entities are recognized, including NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, WreckMaster,
and others .
15. What is the renewal requirement for an Incident Management license for the first
time?
A. No additional requirements
B. Complete a professional development course
C. Retake the written exam
D. Submit a new application
Answer: B — First-time renewal requires completing a professional development course
approved by TDLR .
16. How many hours of continuing education must Consent Tow and Private Property
operators complete each year?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 12 hours
Answer: B — Consent Tow and Private Property operators must complete 4 hours of CE each
year .
17. What percentage of the CE must be dedicated to Texas towing laws?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours
Answer: A — 1 hour must cover Texas towing laws .
LICENSING FRAMEWORK & REQUIREMENTS (Q1–20)
1. Which Texas agency regulates tow truck operators?
A. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
C. Texas Highway Patrol
D. Texas Transportation Commission
Answer: B — TDLR oversees licensing, training, and compliance for tow truck operators .
2. What is the initial application fee for a Tow Operator License?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $150
Answer: C — The non-refundable application fee is $100 .
3. How long is a Tow Operator License valid?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B — Tow operator licenses are valid for one year from the date of issue .
4. Which tow operator license is the broadest in scope?
A. Consent Tow (CT)
B. Private Property Tow (PP)
C. Incident Management (IM)
D. Commercial Transport
Answer: C — The Incident Management License allows operation of IM, PP, and Consent
Tow permits .
5. What is the minimum age requirement to be a licensed tow truck operator?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Answer: B — Applicants must be at least 18 years old .
6. Before applying for an Incident Management or Private Property license, applicants
must:
A. Have a CDL
B. Hold national certification from a TDLR-approved entity
C. Complete 40 hours of training
D. Own their own tow truck
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Answer: B — IM and PP applicants must be certified by NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, or another
TDLR-approved entity .
7. Which license type is exempt from the national pre-certification requirement?
A. Incident Management (IM)
B. Private Property (PP)
C. Consent Tow (CT)
D. All require certification
Answer: C — Consent Tow applicants do not need national certification .
8. What document must a tow truck operator carry while working?
A. Passport
B. Social Security card
C. TDLR-issued Tow Truck Operator License
D. Birth certificate
Answer: C — Operators must carry their TDLR license to show proof of authorization .
9. How must a license holder carry their license?
A. In a wallet
B. Openly displayed
C. Locked in the truck
D. At home
Answer: B — The license must be openly displayed .
10. What must an applicant with a criminal conviction submit with their application?
A. A letter from their employer
B. A Criminal History Questionnaire
C. A court order
D. No additional documentation
Answer: B — A completed Criminal History Questionnaire is required for applicants with
criminal convictions .
11. Which of the following is NOT a type of tow operator license in Texas?
A. Consent Tow
B. Private Property Tow
C. Incident Management
D. Commercial Recovery
Answer: D — The three license types are CT, PP, and IM .
12. How often must a towing company be inspected?
A. Monthly
B. Every 6 months
C. At least once every 2 years
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D. Every 5 years
Answer: C — Each towing company shall be inspected at least once every two years .
13. What is the purpose of the Criminal History Evaluation Letter?
A. To pardon criminal convictions
B. To allow applicants to request a review of their criminal background before applying
C. To replace the application
D. To waive the application fee
Answer: B — Individuals may request TDLR review their criminal background before actually
applying .
14. Which certification programs are approved by TDLR for IM and PP applicants?
A. Only TRAA
B. NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, WreckMaster, and others
C. Only WreckMaster
D. No certification is needed
Answer: B — Six entities are recognized, including NPTC/TRAA, AAA Texas, WreckMaster,
and others .
15. What is the renewal requirement for an Incident Management license for the first
time?
A. No additional requirements
B. Complete a professional development course
C. Retake the written exam
D. Submit a new application
Answer: B — First-time renewal requires completing a professional development course
approved by TDLR .
16. How many hours of continuing education must Consent Tow and Private Property
operators complete each year?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 8 hours
D. 12 hours
Answer: B — Consent Tow and Private Property operators must complete 4 hours of CE each
year .
17. What percentage of the CE must be dedicated to Texas towing laws?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours
Answer: A — 1 hour must cover Texas towing laws .
