Tow Truck Operator Certification Study Guide – Graded A+ with Actual Solutions

Tow Truck Operator Cert. Study Guide Questions with
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The Texas Department of License and Regulation (TDLR) Who requires that each licensed
operator submit to "random" drug testing each year?




ANSI/ISEA License holders must wear a reflective vest that meets whose rule?




It should be openly displayed. How should a licence holder carry his/her license?




TDLR Rules 86.1000 What rule states that a vehicle has a legible manufacturer's date
plate indicating the capacity of the boom, the winch, or the carry mechanism?




TDLR Rules 86.1000 What rule states that an operator have a document in the truck from
the manufacturer stating the capacity of the boom, the winch, and the carry mechanism?




TDLR Rules 86.1000 What rule states that every hydraulic line on each tow truck must be
free of leaks and be in good working condition free of defects?




TDLR RULES 86.1000 What rule states that the winch must not exceed the capacity of the
boom or leak oil?

,TDLR RULES 86.1000 What rule states that the cables must be as specified by the
manufacturer and be in good condition, within manufacturer guidelines?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator may not charge a fee for a
non consent tow that is greater than the statewide fee or non consent tow fee approved by
2308.2065?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator may not charge a fee related
to a no consent tow unless that fee is authorized by the statewide fee or non consent tow fees
approved by 2308.2065?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator must allow department
personnel and law enforcement to inspect a tow truck permitted under this chapter?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator must perform each tow in a
safe and competent manner based on the circumstances and type of vehicle under tow?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that during the term of the towing operator license,
a towing operator must maintain a current valid driver's license. An occupational driver's license
does not meet the requirements of this chapter?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator may not tow a vehicle to a
vehicle storage facility unless the vehicle storage facility displays a TDLR license number?

, TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator may not remove and store an
unauthorized vehicle unless authorized by Texas Occupations Code 2308.255?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator may not perform a non
consent tow unless the property from which the vehicle is towed is in compliance with Texas
Occupations Code 2308.301 - 2308.305?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that except as authorized by Texas Occupations Code
2308.351-2308.354, a towing operator may not perform a non consent tow from (1) a leased
right-of-way, (2) an area between a parking facility and a public right-of-way (3) a public right-of-
way; or (4) a public roadway?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator must prepare and issue a tow
ticket for each non consent tow?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that a towing operator must provide a copy of the
tow ticket to the vehicle owner, if the owner or operator is present and available at the time of
the tow, and a copy delivered to the vehicle storage facility, or place agreed upon by the towing
operator and vehicle owner?




TDLR RULES 86.715 What rule states that the tow ticket provided by the towing operator
shall only authorize charges directly related to towing the vehicle to a designated location
authorized by subsection (k)?