TOW TRUCK OPERATOR EXAM PRACTICE
TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. What is the first step before towing a vehicle from a scene?
A. Turn on hazard lights
B. Assess the scene for safety hazards
C. Load the vehicle immediately
D. Call the vehicle’s owner
You must ensure the scene is safe for you and others before
beginning any towing procedures.
2. What is the proper way to secure a vehicle to the flatbed of a rollback
tow truck?
A. Using one chain
B. Using the winch only
, C. Using four-point tie-downs
D. Using wheel chocks only
Four-point tie-downs prevent the vehicle from shifting or falling off
during transit.
3. When towing a front-wheel-drive car with the front wheels on the
ground, what should be done?
A. Place the transmission in neutral
B. Place the transmission in park
C. Inflate all tires
D. Disconnect the battery
This prevents transmission damage and allows the wheels to roll
freely.
4. A "dolly" is used during towing to:
A. Stabilize the tow truck
B. Lift and carry the wheels of a towed vehicle
C. Jumpstart a vehicle
D. Secure loose items in a car
Dollies are used to lift one end of the vehicle, typically the drive
wheels.
5. What is the GVWR?
A. Gross Vehicle Wreck Report
B. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
C. Government Vehicle Warning Regulation
, D. General Vehicle Wheel Ratio
GVWR refers to the maximum total weight a vehicle can safely carry
including its own weight.
6. What should be done before towing a hybrid or electric vehicle?
A. Check the odometer
B. Disable the electric drive system
C. Pump the brakes
D. Remove the engine
Electric or hybrid systems can pose electrical hazards if not
deactivated properly.
7. When approaching a scene on the highway, you should:
A. Stop in the left lane
B. Use lights, cones, and park off-road if safe
C. Block two lanes
D. Drive against traffic
This ensures the safety of the operator and other road users.
8. When is it appropriate to tow a vehicle with passengers inside?
A. Never
B. If the engine is running
C. If the passengers request it
D. On private property
It is unsafe and often illegal to transport passengers in a towed
vehicle.
, 9. What should you do if the winch cable begins to fray?
A. Use it until it breaks
B. Apply grease to it
C. Replace it immediately
D. Shorten the cable
Frayed cables are a serious safety risk and must be replaced.
10. Wheel-lift towing involves lifting:
A. The drive wheels of a vehicle
B. All four wheels
C. The transmission
D. The axle only
Lifting the drive wheels prevents damage to the drivetrain.
11. What type of fire extinguisher should be in every tow truck?
A. Class D
B. Water-based
C. ABC fire extinguisher
D. CO2 only
An ABC fire extinguisher is versatile and effective for vehicle and
roadside fires.
12. What is the proper way to approach a customer during a
roadside service?
A. Quickly and silently
B. Calmly, professionally, and with ID visible
TEST 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the first step before towing a vehicle from a scene?
A. Turn on hazard lights
B. Assess the scene for safety hazards
C. Load the vehicle immediately
D. Call the vehicle’s owner
You must ensure the scene is safe for you and others before
beginning any towing procedures.
2. What is the proper way to secure a vehicle to the flatbed of a rollback
tow truck?
A. Using one chain
B. Using the winch only
, C. Using four-point tie-downs
D. Using wheel chocks only
Four-point tie-downs prevent the vehicle from shifting or falling off
during transit.
3. When towing a front-wheel-drive car with the front wheels on the
ground, what should be done?
A. Place the transmission in neutral
B. Place the transmission in park
C. Inflate all tires
D. Disconnect the battery
This prevents transmission damage and allows the wheels to roll
freely.
4. A "dolly" is used during towing to:
A. Stabilize the tow truck
B. Lift and carry the wheels of a towed vehicle
C. Jumpstart a vehicle
D. Secure loose items in a car
Dollies are used to lift one end of the vehicle, typically the drive
wheels.
5. What is the GVWR?
A. Gross Vehicle Wreck Report
B. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
C. Government Vehicle Warning Regulation
, D. General Vehicle Wheel Ratio
GVWR refers to the maximum total weight a vehicle can safely carry
including its own weight.
6. What should be done before towing a hybrid or electric vehicle?
A. Check the odometer
B. Disable the electric drive system
C. Pump the brakes
D. Remove the engine
Electric or hybrid systems can pose electrical hazards if not
deactivated properly.
7. When approaching a scene on the highway, you should:
A. Stop in the left lane
B. Use lights, cones, and park off-road if safe
C. Block two lanes
D. Drive against traffic
This ensures the safety of the operator and other road users.
8. When is it appropriate to tow a vehicle with passengers inside?
A. Never
B. If the engine is running
C. If the passengers request it
D. On private property
It is unsafe and often illegal to transport passengers in a towed
vehicle.
, 9. What should you do if the winch cable begins to fray?
A. Use it until it breaks
B. Apply grease to it
C. Replace it immediately
D. Shorten the cable
Frayed cables are a serious safety risk and must be replaced.
10. Wheel-lift towing involves lifting:
A. The drive wheels of a vehicle
B. All four wheels
C. The transmission
D. The axle only
Lifting the drive wheels prevents damage to the drivetrain.
11. What type of fire extinguisher should be in every tow truck?
A. Class D
B. Water-based
C. ABC fire extinguisher
D. CO2 only
An ABC fire extinguisher is versatile and effective for vehicle and
roadside fires.
12. What is the proper way to approach a customer during a
roadside service?
A. Quickly and silently
B. Calmly, professionally, and with ID visible
