TOW TRUCK OPERATOR CERT.
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trucks and buses weighing 33,001 and over with 10 tires or more - ANSWER Class 8
heavy duty trucks can tow
trucks weighing 26,000 through 33,000 pounds with 6 tires or more - ANSWER Class 7
heavy duty trucks can tow
weakness, fatigue, cramps, profuse sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, and vision
problems - ANSWER Symptoms of heat related illnesses
buses, trucks, RVs and vans weighing 19,501 through 26,000 pounds with 6 tires or
more. - ANSWER Class 6 medium duty trucks can tow _________________
ask questions, convey knowledge, explain, verify, and put the customer at ease. -
ANSWER Speaking skills are important to _________________________________
Listening - ANSWER the most important skill a tower can have
Reading - ANSWER ______________________ carefully is important to avoid making
mistakes.
what you write can become a legal issue. - ANSWER Writing is important because
______________________________________
life threatening. - ANSWER Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be
_______________
hypothermia and/or frostbite. - ANSWER Long exposure to sub freezing temperatures
and windy conditions can cause ___________________________
dramatically affect driving safety. - ANSWER Any amount of drug use can
infectious diseases - ANSWER Something a tow operator may come into contact with
on a frequent basis.
HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus), and HBV (hepatitis B) - ANSWER Two blood
born pathogens
blood - ANSWER Something dangerous that tow operators reasonably expect to come
into contact with
, disposable latex or rubber gloves, face shields, masks, eye protection, and gowns -
ANSWER What items should be a part of all tow operator's personal protective
equipment?
knowledge of blood born diseases - ANSWER This can save your life.
immediately notify a supervisor with specific details of how the contamination happened.
- ANSWER Any time a tow operator thinks he/she may have been exposed to body
fluids or had skin punctured by a needle in a vehicle, he/she should do what?
daily pre-trip truck inspections - ANSWER What kind of inspections are a must to begin
the day?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - ANSWER Who requires
drivers of commercial vehicles to inspect all safety related items on the vehicle?
record and report the defect, signing the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). - ANSWER If
a defect is found during inspection of the vehicle, a driver must do what?
Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). - ANSWER If a defect that requires immediate repairs
is found during an inspection ,the person making the repairs must also sign what?
lower insurance rates, improvement of public image, reduction of accidents, and no
traffic fines. - ANSWER Obeying traffic laws has many benefits including
___________________
not enough stopping distance - ANSWER What is the cause of approximately 50% of
the accidents in Texas?
wet, icy, foggy, rainy, or snowy roads, and speed - ANSWER The things that greatly
affect stopping distance
the more space is needed to stop. - ANSWER The faster a vehicle traveling,
________________
high speeds on the roadways - ANSWER A factor that greatly increases the probability
of a rear end collision
stopping distance quadruples. - ANSWER When a vehicle's speed doubles,
______________________
perception distance. - ANSWER The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the
driver spots a hazard until he/she decides to apply the brake is called
reaction distance. - ANSWER The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver lifts
his/her foot off the accelerator until he/she applies the brake is called
STUDY GUIDE CORRECT 100%
trucks and buses weighing 33,001 and over with 10 tires or more - ANSWER Class 8
heavy duty trucks can tow
trucks weighing 26,000 through 33,000 pounds with 6 tires or more - ANSWER Class 7
heavy duty trucks can tow
weakness, fatigue, cramps, profuse sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, and vision
problems - ANSWER Symptoms of heat related illnesses
buses, trucks, RVs and vans weighing 19,501 through 26,000 pounds with 6 tires or
more. - ANSWER Class 6 medium duty trucks can tow _________________
ask questions, convey knowledge, explain, verify, and put the customer at ease. -
ANSWER Speaking skills are important to _________________________________
Listening - ANSWER the most important skill a tower can have
Reading - ANSWER ______________________ carefully is important to avoid making
mistakes.
what you write can become a legal issue. - ANSWER Writing is important because
______________________________________
life threatening. - ANSWER Dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke can be
_______________
hypothermia and/or frostbite. - ANSWER Long exposure to sub freezing temperatures
and windy conditions can cause ___________________________
dramatically affect driving safety. - ANSWER Any amount of drug use can
infectious diseases - ANSWER Something a tow operator may come into contact with
on a frequent basis.
HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus), and HBV (hepatitis B) - ANSWER Two blood
born pathogens
blood - ANSWER Something dangerous that tow operators reasonably expect to come
into contact with
, disposable latex or rubber gloves, face shields, masks, eye protection, and gowns -
ANSWER What items should be a part of all tow operator's personal protective
equipment?
knowledge of blood born diseases - ANSWER This can save your life.
immediately notify a supervisor with specific details of how the contamination happened.
- ANSWER Any time a tow operator thinks he/she may have been exposed to body
fluids or had skin punctured by a needle in a vehicle, he/she should do what?
daily pre-trip truck inspections - ANSWER What kind of inspections are a must to begin
the day?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - ANSWER Who requires
drivers of commercial vehicles to inspect all safety related items on the vehicle?
record and report the defect, signing the Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). - ANSWER If
a defect is found during inspection of the vehicle, a driver must do what?
Vehicle Inspection Report (VIR). - ANSWER If a defect that requires immediate repairs
is found during an inspection ,the person making the repairs must also sign what?
lower insurance rates, improvement of public image, reduction of accidents, and no
traffic fines. - ANSWER Obeying traffic laws has many benefits including
___________________
not enough stopping distance - ANSWER What is the cause of approximately 50% of
the accidents in Texas?
wet, icy, foggy, rainy, or snowy roads, and speed - ANSWER The things that greatly
affect stopping distance
the more space is needed to stop. - ANSWER The faster a vehicle traveling,
________________
high speeds on the roadways - ANSWER A factor that greatly increases the probability
of a rear end collision
stopping distance quadruples. - ANSWER When a vehicle's speed doubles,
______________________
perception distance. - ANSWER The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the
driver spots a hazard until he/she decides to apply the brake is called
reaction distance. - ANSWER The distance a vehicle travels from the time the driver lifts
his/her foot off the accelerator until he/she applies the brake is called
