NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 4| Questions and Answers 2022/2023
What is the wheel chock?
A. A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle from under the axle or structural member
B. A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to prevent the vehicle from rolling
C. Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle D. A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed vehicle - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?
A. Torque
B. Winch
C. Thimble D. Tow sling - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following is a shield that protects cables at the hook assembly?
A. Spoiler
B. Pusher axle C. Tow sling
D. Thimble - Correct Answer - D 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
What is a hook that will not slide and is used with safety chains and some tow sling hook-ups?
A. Fascia
B. Grab hook
C. J-Hook
D. Fork - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive?
A. Dual drive tandem
B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - Correct Answer - C
What is a tag axle?
A. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, behind the rearmost drive axle
B. A shield to protect the cable at hook assembly
C. Two rear axles placed together D. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, in front of the rearmost drive axle - Correct Answer - A
Test 4| Questions and Answers 2022/2023
What is the wheel chock?
A. A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle from under the axle or structural member
B. A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to prevent the vehicle from rolling
C. Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle D. A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed vehicle - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?
A. Torque
B. Winch
C. Thimble D. Tow sling - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following is a shield that protects cables at the hook assembly?
A. Spoiler
B. Pusher axle C. Tow sling
D. Thimble - Correct Answer - D 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
What is a hook that will not slide and is used with safety chains and some tow sling hook-ups?
A. Fascia
B. Grab hook
C. J-Hook
D. Fork - Correct Answer - B
Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive?
A. Dual drive tandem
B. Trailing axle tandem
C. Dragging axle tandem
D. Pusher tandem - Correct Answer - C
What is a tag axle?
A. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, behind the rearmost drive axle
B. A shield to protect the cable at hook assembly
C. Two rear axles placed together D. An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck chassis, in front of the rearmost drive axle - Correct Answer - A