NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 6 Latest 2024 Version

What is the GVWR of heavy 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 - D 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 - B If a tow truck is rated for 16 tons, and it operates with L-arms rated for 2 tons, what is the weakest link and it's rating? A. The tow truck, 16 tons B. The tow truck, 2 tons C. The L-arms, 2 tons D. The L-arms, 16 tons - C Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200 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 - C Assume you have a tow truck with a front axle weight of 7,000 pounds, a wheelbase of 200 inches, and an overhang on 125 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 - A 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 - B Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to breaking strength rating (BSR) ratio of ___________ A. 3:1 or 4:1 B. 2:1 or 3:1 C. 2:1 or 4:1 D. 1:1 - A Which of the following are alternative cable terminations that should only be used as a temporary repair? A. U-Bolt B. Cable clamps C. Clips D. All of the above - D 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% - C 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 - D Is the following statement true or false?: High test (4 or 43) chain is heat treated and useful for recovery work A. True B. False - B Transport (7 or 70) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and high quality B. Heat treated and low quality