TOW TRUCK OPERATOR EXAM PRACTICE TEST 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025/2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the first step before hooking a vehicle to your tow truck?
A. Start the vehicle
B. Inspect the vehicle for damage
C. Release the parking brake
D. Open all the vehicle’s doors
Inspecting the vehicle helps document any existing damage and ensures you don’t
get blamed for prior issues.
2. What does a dolly do in towing operations?
A. Holds the tow cable
B. Prevents the vehicle from swaying
C. Lifts wheels off the ground
D. Secures the boom arm
A dolly lifts the wheels of a towed vehicle off the ground to prevent additional
damage.
3. What is the minimum number of tie-downs required for a vehicle on a flatbed
tow truck?
A. 2
,B. 4
C. 6
D. 1
DOT regulations require a minimum of 4 tie-downs to secure a vehicle on a
flatbed.
4. Which class of tow truck is most appropriate for towing passenger cars?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Class B trucks are designed for medium-duty towing like passenger vehicles.
5. When using a wheel-lift tow truck, what must be done to prevent
transmission damage in automatic cars?
A. Tow with the drive wheels off the ground
B. Disconnect the steering column
C. Lock the parking brake
D. Inflate the tires
Towing with drive wheels lifted avoids internal transmission damage in automatic
vehicles.
6. What is the main purpose of a winch on a tow truck?
A. Lock the vehicle in place
B. Adjust the suspension
C. Pull vehicles onto the truck
, D. Jumpstart the vehicle
The winch pulls non-operable vehicles onto the bed or to a safer position.
7. What type of tow truck is commonly used in accident recovery?
A. Flatbed
B. Hook and chain
C. Wheel-lift
D. Boom
Boom trucks allow for better reach and lifting of damaged or off-road vehicles.
8. What safety item must be worn during roadside towing operations?
A. Hard hat
B. High-visibility vest
C. Knee pads
D. Steel toe boots
High-visibility vests ensure the operator is visible to oncoming traffic.
9. When should wheel straps be used?
A. On icy roads
B. In cold weather
C. When securing a vehicle on a flatbed
D. While using a hook and chain tow
Wheel straps are essential in securing tires during flatbed transport.
10. If towing a vehicle with front-wheel drive, which wheels should be lifted?
A. Rear wheels
B. Front wheels
C. All wheels
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2025/2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the first step before hooking a vehicle to your tow truck?
A. Start the vehicle
B. Inspect the vehicle for damage
C. Release the parking brake
D. Open all the vehicle’s doors
Inspecting the vehicle helps document any existing damage and ensures you don’t
get blamed for prior issues.
2. What does a dolly do in towing operations?
A. Holds the tow cable
B. Prevents the vehicle from swaying
C. Lifts wheels off the ground
D. Secures the boom arm
A dolly lifts the wheels of a towed vehicle off the ground to prevent additional
damage.
3. What is the minimum number of tie-downs required for a vehicle on a flatbed
tow truck?
A. 2
,B. 4
C. 6
D. 1
DOT regulations require a minimum of 4 tie-downs to secure a vehicle on a
flatbed.
4. Which class of tow truck is most appropriate for towing passenger cars?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Class B trucks are designed for medium-duty towing like passenger vehicles.
5. When using a wheel-lift tow truck, what must be done to prevent
transmission damage in automatic cars?
A. Tow with the drive wheels off the ground
B. Disconnect the steering column
C. Lock the parking brake
D. Inflate the tires
Towing with drive wheels lifted avoids internal transmission damage in automatic
vehicles.
6. What is the main purpose of a winch on a tow truck?
A. Lock the vehicle in place
B. Adjust the suspension
C. Pull vehicles onto the truck
, D. Jumpstart the vehicle
The winch pulls non-operable vehicles onto the bed or to a safer position.
7. What type of tow truck is commonly used in accident recovery?
A. Flatbed
B. Hook and chain
C. Wheel-lift
D. Boom
Boom trucks allow for better reach and lifting of damaged or off-road vehicles.
8. What safety item must be worn during roadside towing operations?
A. Hard hat
B. High-visibility vest
C. Knee pads
D. Steel toe boots
High-visibility vests ensure the operator is visible to oncoming traffic.
9. When should wheel straps be used?
A. On icy roads
B. In cold weather
C. When securing a vehicle on a flatbed
D. While using a hook and chain tow
Wheel straps are essential in securing tires during flatbed transport.
10. If towing a vehicle with front-wheel drive, which wheels should be lifted?
A. Rear wheels
B. Front wheels
C. All wheels
