TOW TRUCK TEST 1 CORRECT 100%
What are the light duty (class 2) tow trucks capable of lifting loads up to? - ANSWER
10,000 lbs
When a boom is fully extended it? - ANSWER Decreases lifting capacity
You must have a minimum of how many wraps of cable on the winch? - ANSWER 3
What chain is used for overhead lifting? - ANSWER Alloy
What does (FAW x WB/OH)/2 = STC mean? - ANSWER (Front axle weight x
Wheelbase / Overhang)/2 = Safe towing capacity
When using tow slings, what is the maximum tow rating allowed? - ANSWER 7,000 lbs
Traveling with the power take off (pto) engaged will cause damage to: - ANSWER Truck
transmission
What does GAWR mean? - ANSWER Gross axle weight rating
How many wheel lift straps are needed to secure a disabled vehicle? - ANSWER 2
A tow truck acts like a seesaw as a load becomes heavier or moves further and further
away from the rear axles, it tends to lift the front axles off the ground. This can cause
what? - ANSWER Steering and braking will be affected
Hooks should always be attached so that the load is? - ANSWER Applied to the throat
or bend of the hook
What establishes the breaking strength rating? - ANSWER Manufacturer rating
How would you apply j-hooks or chains to the tow vehicle? - ANSWER Under the lower
control arms
What does a snatch block do? - ANSWER It changes cable direction and reduces line
tension
Before taking a disabled vehicle from the rear, it is not necessary to: - ANSWER
Remove drive shaft or axle shafts
What is the function of the tow boom? - ANSWER Lift load, support load, and winch
cable elevation
What are the light duty (class 2) tow trucks capable of lifting loads up to? - ANSWER
10,000 lbs
When a boom is fully extended it? - ANSWER Decreases lifting capacity
You must have a minimum of how many wraps of cable on the winch? - ANSWER 3
What chain is used for overhead lifting? - ANSWER Alloy
What does (FAW x WB/OH)/2 = STC mean? - ANSWER (Front axle weight x
Wheelbase / Overhang)/2 = Safe towing capacity
When using tow slings, what is the maximum tow rating allowed? - ANSWER 7,000 lbs
Traveling with the power take off (pto) engaged will cause damage to: - ANSWER Truck
transmission
What does GAWR mean? - ANSWER Gross axle weight rating
How many wheel lift straps are needed to secure a disabled vehicle? - ANSWER 2
A tow truck acts like a seesaw as a load becomes heavier or moves further and further
away from the rear axles, it tends to lift the front axles off the ground. This can cause
what? - ANSWER Steering and braking will be affected
Hooks should always be attached so that the load is? - ANSWER Applied to the throat
or bend of the hook
What establishes the breaking strength rating? - ANSWER Manufacturer rating
How would you apply j-hooks or chains to the tow vehicle? - ANSWER Under the lower
control arms
What does a snatch block do? - ANSWER It changes cable direction and reduces line
tension
Before taking a disabled vehicle from the rear, it is not necessary to: - ANSWER
Remove drive shaft or axle shafts
What is the function of the tow boom? - ANSWER Lift load, support load, and winch
cable elevation
