NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 1-7 Spring 2025 Updated Review
Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle
B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor
vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident
C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or
motor vehicle involved in an accident
D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident - Answer--B
What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW - Answer--A
What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating
B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating - Answer--D
What vehicle should you take the road test in?
A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving
B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving
C. A midsize vehicle - Answer--B
, Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous materials?
A. Yes, always
B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions
C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50 miles
D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles -
Answer--B
Safe towing capacity (STC) does not cause more than what percent loss of the original
unloaded front axle weight (FAW)?
A. 20%
B. 50%
What is the maximum weight or load that new equipment can bear under ideal lab
conditions without being damaged?
A. Working Load Limit
B. Breaking Strength Rating - Answer--B
Complete the phrase:
Use the proper equipment. Don't take shortcuts. ____________
A. Take your time and be safe
B. Be efficient and safe
C. Be quick and efficient
D. Be steady and safe - Answer--A
How are tow trucks generally classified?
A. By mass and color
B. By weight and volume
C. By weight and body type
D. By body type and mass - Answer--C
What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
Test 1-7 Spring 2025 Updated Review
Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor vehicle
B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or abandoned motor
vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident
C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor vehicle or
motor vehicle involved in an accident
D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accident - Answer--B
What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW - Answer--A
What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating
B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating - Answer--D
What vehicle should you take the road test in?
A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving
B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving
C. A midsize vehicle - Answer--B
, Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous materials?
A. Yes, always
B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions
C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50 miles
D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50 miles -
Answer--B
Safe towing capacity (STC) does not cause more than what percent loss of the original
unloaded front axle weight (FAW)?
A. 20%
B. 50%
What is the maximum weight or load that new equipment can bear under ideal lab
conditions without being damaged?
A. Working Load Limit
B. Breaking Strength Rating - Answer--B
Complete the phrase:
Use the proper equipment. Don't take shortcuts. ____________
A. Take your time and be safe
B. Be efficient and safe
C. Be quick and efficient
D. Be steady and safe - Answer--A
How are tow trucks generally classified?
A. By mass and color
B. By weight and volume
C. By weight and body type
D. By body type and mass - Answer--C
What is the GVWR of medium duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
