NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Exam
Questions and Correct answers
Which of the following towing devices lifts one end of the towed vehicle by the
wheels?
A. Wheel lift
B. Tow sling
C. Truck hitch
D. Underlift
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
Manufacturer specifications must be consulted before making repairs to terminations
so that terminations provide at least what percentage of cable strength?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase
of 165 inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity
(STC)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle
B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor
vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident
C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle
or motor vehicle involved in an accident
D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
What is the GVWR of light duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
B. 8,600-10,000 pounds
C. 11,000-25,000 pounds
D. Over 26,000 pounds
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 6
Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position?
A. In front of the bed
B. Behind the bed
C. The right side of the bed
D. The left side of the bed
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
Proof coil (3 or 30) chain is ____________
A. Heat treated and high grade
B. Heat treated and low grade
C. Not heat treated and high grade
D. Not heat treated and low grade
Correct Answer
D
Question 8
Which of the following types of chain is heat treated?
A. Proof coil
B. Transport
C. High test
D. Low test
Correct Answer
B
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, Question 9
Which of the following are wheels grooved for a cable/belt to transfer power?
A. Pulley
B. Overhang
C. Lift bar
D. Sheaves
Correct Answer
A
Question 10
How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks,
driveways, speed bumps, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.)
A. Slowly
B. Brake frequently
C. Drive quickly to get past the area
D. Stay to the left
Correct Answer
A
Question 11
You are going to tow a vehicle with rear wheel drive from the front. Should you
remove the driveshaft?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends
Correct Answer
A
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Questions and Correct answers
Which of the following towing devices lifts one end of the towed vehicle by the
wheels?
A. Wheel lift
B. Tow sling
C. Truck hitch
D. Underlift
Correct Answer
A
Question 2
Manufacturer specifications must be consulted before making repairs to terminations
so that terminations provide at least what percentage of cable strength?
A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase
of 165 inches, and an overhang on 89 inches. What is the truck's safe towing capacity
(STC)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds
Correct Answer
B
Question 4
Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle
B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor
vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident
C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle
or motor vehicle involved in an accident
D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
What is the GVWR of light duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
B. 8,600-10,000 pounds
C. 11,000-25,000 pounds
D. Over 26,000 pounds
Correct Answer
B
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,Question 6
Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position?
A. In front of the bed
B. Behind the bed
C. The right side of the bed
D. The left side of the bed
Correct Answer
B
Question 7
Proof coil (3 or 30) chain is ____________
A. Heat treated and high grade
B. Heat treated and low grade
C. Not heat treated and high grade
D. Not heat treated and low grade
Correct Answer
D
Question 8
Which of the following types of chain is heat treated?
A. Proof coil
B. Transport
C. High test
D. Low test
Correct Answer
B
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, Question 9
Which of the following are wheels grooved for a cable/belt to transfer power?
A. Pulley
B. Overhang
C. Lift bar
D. Sheaves
Correct Answer
A
Question 10
How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks,
driveways, speed bumps, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.)
A. Slowly
B. Brake frequently
C. Drive quickly to get past the area
D. Stay to the left
Correct Answer
A
Question 11
You are going to tow a vehicle with rear wheel drive from the front. Should you
remove the driveshaft?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends
Correct Answer
A
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