NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT: TRUCK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES: DEFINITIVE SOURCE DOCUMENT FOR VEHICLE SAFETY ANALYSIS 2026

NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT: TRUCK
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES:
DEFINITIVE SOURCE DOCUMENT FOR
VEHICLE SAFETY ANALYSIS 2026

⫸ What does the class of license depend on?


A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW Answer: A


⫸ What is GCWR?


A. Gross compound weight rating
B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating Answer: D


⫸ What vehicle should you take the road test in?


A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving
B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving

, C. A midsize vehicle Answer: B


⫸ Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying
hazardous materials?


A. Yes, always
B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions
C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less
than 50 miles
D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more
than 50 miles Answer: B


⫸ How are tow trucks generally classified?


A. By mass and color
B. By weight and volume
C. By weight and body type
D. By body type and mass Answer: C


⫸ What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?


A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
B. 8,600-10,000 pounds
C. 11,000-25,000 pounds