NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORSEMENT
PRACTICE TEST 1-7 SPRING 2026/2027
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
CORRECT |GRADED A +
What is the difference between truck hitches and tow hitches?
A. Tow hitches are used for towing lighter loads
B. Truck hitches are used for towing lighter loads
C. Truck hitches are used for towing larger loads
D. Tow hitches are used for towing larger loads - ANSWER A
Under lifts are typically used on _________
A. Heavy and light-duty trucks
B. Light and medium-duty trucks
C. Medium and heavy-duty trucks
D. Heavy-duty trucks only - ANSWER C
Recent studies have shown what is better when illuminating an accident scene?
A. More is better
B. Less is better
,C. Illumination doesn't matter as long as you can see clearly - ANSWER B
What is a risk of using tow slings?
A. Some vehicles can suffer serious damage
B. They travel slowly
C. They can be insecure - ANSWER A
What should you do if a vehicle you're towing is severely damaged?
A. Use a car carrier
B. Use a tow sling and dolly combination
C. Either A or B - ANSWER C
What is the definition of GCWR?
A. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the power unit (tow truck), plus the
GVWR of each vehicle in the combination (the vehicle(s) being towed or
transported)
B. The front or rear axle weight. This is the value specified by the vehicle
manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured
where the tires touch the ground
C. The weight of a vehicle, consisting of the unladen weight plus the maximum
carrying capacity recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer - ANSWER A
,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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER B
Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to
breaking strength rating (BSR) ratio of ___________
PRACTICE TEST 1-7 SPRING 2026/2027
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
CORRECT |GRADED A +
What is the difference between truck hitches and tow hitches?
A. Tow hitches are used for towing lighter loads
B. Truck hitches are used for towing lighter loads
C. Truck hitches are used for towing larger loads
D. Tow hitches are used for towing larger loads - ANSWER A
Under lifts are typically used on _________
A. Heavy and light-duty trucks
B. Light and medium-duty trucks
C. Medium and heavy-duty trucks
D. Heavy-duty trucks only - ANSWER C
Recent studies have shown what is better when illuminating an accident scene?
A. More is better
B. Less is better
,C. Illumination doesn't matter as long as you can see clearly - ANSWER B
What is a risk of using tow slings?
A. Some vehicles can suffer serious damage
B. They travel slowly
C. They can be insecure - ANSWER A
What should you do if a vehicle you're towing is severely damaged?
A. Use a car carrier
B. Use a tow sling and dolly combination
C. Either A or B - ANSWER C
What is the definition of GCWR?
A. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the power unit (tow truck), plus the
GVWR of each vehicle in the combination (the vehicle(s) being towed or
transported)
B. The front or rear axle weight. This is the value specified by the vehicle
manufacturer as the load-carrying capacity of a single axle system, measured
where the tires touch the ground
C. The weight of a vehicle, consisting of the unladen weight plus the maximum
carrying capacity recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer - ANSWER A
,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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER B
Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to
breaking strength rating (BSR) ratio of ___________
