NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Test 1,
Which of the following is not a general safety rule?
A. Check the mirrors of the tow truck to make sure the disabled vehicle is tracking properly
B. Proceed slowly when driving on uneven ground
C. Travel at fast speeds with rapid acceleration
D. Never jackknife the tow truck when parking
E. Follow the recommended maintenance and inspection procedures provided by the manufacturers on all equipment that you use
C
What should you do before engaging the PTO of a car carrier?
A. Clear bystanders from the area
B. Turn on the engine's fast idle
C. Position the car carrier so that the vehicle to be loaded is aligned with the carrier bed
D. Chock both the front surface and rear surface of each rear wheel of the car carrier
C
Which of the following is a bridle?
A. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable
C. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier
D. A device which changes the weight of the car carrier unit
B
What gear should a disabled vehicle be in once it is fully secured onto the car carrier?
A. The vehicles highest gear
B. The vehicles lowest gear or park
C. Neutral
D. Reverse
B
What do you not need to do in a final walk around inspection?
A. Check the winch, cable, and all connections
B. Check the position of the vehicle on the carrier bed
C. Check for loose parts
D. Check the deck lid is open
E. Check securing devices
D
Which of the following is a rear bed stabilizer?
A. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier that makes contact with the ground PRIOR to full extension
B. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
C. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable
A
How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less?
, A. A minimum of 3
B. A minimum of 4
C. A minimum of 2
D. A minimum of 5
C
It is highly recommended that ________ securing devices be used for all vehicles being towed on a car carrier
A. 4
B. 6
C. 2
D. 1
A
Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier?
a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level
B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking
C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier
D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline
C
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
B
What is a headboard?
A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants
B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning
C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning
C
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
A
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
B
Which of the following is not a general safety rule?
A. Check the mirrors of the tow truck to make sure the disabled vehicle is tracking properly
B. Proceed slowly when driving on uneven ground
C. Travel at fast speeds with rapid acceleration
D. Never jackknife the tow truck when parking
E. Follow the recommended maintenance and inspection procedures provided by the manufacturers on all equipment that you use
C
What should you do before engaging the PTO of a car carrier?
A. Clear bystanders from the area
B. Turn on the engine's fast idle
C. Position the car carrier so that the vehicle to be loaded is aligned with the carrier bed
D. Chock both the front surface and rear surface of each rear wheel of the car carrier
C
Which of the following is a bridle?
A. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable
C. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier
D. A device which changes the weight of the car carrier unit
B
What gear should a disabled vehicle be in once it is fully secured onto the car carrier?
A. The vehicles highest gear
B. The vehicles lowest gear or park
C. Neutral
D. Reverse
B
What do you not need to do in a final walk around inspection?
A. Check the winch, cable, and all connections
B. Check the position of the vehicle on the carrier bed
C. Check for loose parts
D. Check the deck lid is open
E. Check securing devices
D
Which of the following is a rear bed stabilizer?
A. The fixture extending below the tilt bed of the car carrier that makes contact with the ground PRIOR to full extension
B. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
C. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable
A
How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less?
, A. A minimum of 3
B. A minimum of 4
C. A minimum of 2
D. A minimum of 5
C
It is highly recommended that ________ securing devices be used for all vehicles being towed on a car carrier
A. 4
B. 6
C. 2
D. 1
A
Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier?
a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level
B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking
C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier
D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline
C
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
B
What is a headboard?
A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants
B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning
C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect the cab and its occupants
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to secure the load's positioning
C
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
A
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
B
