NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 7
After setting the disabled vehicle's parking brake, what should you do?
A. Chock the front of the trailing end's tires
B. Chock the back of the trailing end's tires
C. Turn on the vehicle's four ways
D. All of the above - correct answer D
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift
be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet - correct answer B
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the tow sling be from the
disabled vehicle's front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet - correct answer A
Chains should not rub against which of the following?
A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Air dam
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Test 7
D. All of the above - correct answer D
What should you never do while towing a disabled vehicle?
A. Exceed truck weight limits
B. Exceed accessory weight limits
C. Make sudden movements or accelerations
D. Attempt to jackknife while backing
E. All of the above - correct answer E
What should you do when driving over uneven ground in order to prevent vehicle dislodging and
damage?
A. Stop, then proceed slowly
B. Proceed slowly throughout
C. Keep the wheels straight and maintain the speed limit
D. Find a different route - correct answer B
While driving a tow truck with a disabled vehicle, what should you be frequently checking and why?
A. Mirrors, to ensure proper vehicle tracking
B. The wheel lift/tow sling, to ensure it's position has not changed
C. Wheel securing straps, to ensure they stay tight
D. The disabled vehicle, to ensure it has not shifted
E. All of the above - correct answer E
Why should you mark the drive shaft before removing it?
Test 7
After setting the disabled vehicle's parking brake, what should you do?
A. Chock the front of the trailing end's tires
B. Chock the back of the trailing end's tires
C. Turn on the vehicle's four ways
D. All of the above - correct answer D
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift
be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet - correct answer B
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the tow sling be from the
disabled vehicle's front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet - correct answer A
Chains should not rub against which of the following?
A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Air dam
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Test 7
D. All of the above - correct answer D
What should you never do while towing a disabled vehicle?
A. Exceed truck weight limits
B. Exceed accessory weight limits
C. Make sudden movements or accelerations
D. Attempt to jackknife while backing
E. All of the above - correct answer E
What should you do when driving over uneven ground in order to prevent vehicle dislodging and
damage?
A. Stop, then proceed slowly
B. Proceed slowly throughout
C. Keep the wheels straight and maintain the speed limit
D. Find a different route - correct answer B
While driving a tow truck with a disabled vehicle, what should you be frequently checking and why?
A. Mirrors, to ensure proper vehicle tracking
B. The wheel lift/tow sling, to ensure it's position has not changed
C. Wheel securing straps, to ensure they stay tight
D. The disabled vehicle, to ensure it has not shifted
E. All of the above - correct answer E
Why should you mark the drive shaft before removing it?
