TEXAS TOW TRUCK OPERATOR (INCIDENT MANAGEMENT)
LICENSE EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE – THIS YEAR
SECTION 1: TEXAS TOWING LAWS AND REGULATIONS (Questions 1–35)
1. Which Texas agency primarily regulates towing operations and licensing?
A. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
B. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
D. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Answer: A
Rationale: The TxDMV oversees towing and storage operators, including licensing
and regulations under Chapter 2308 of the Texas Occupations Code.
2. Under Texas law, a tow truck operator must carry which minimum insurance
coverage?
A. Liability insurance only
B. Liability, cargo, and on-hook coverage
C. Workers' compensation
D. Comprehensive and collision
Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires tow operators to carry liability, cargo, and on‑hook
coverage to protect vehicles in their care.
3. A tow truck operator is required to display their TxDMV license number:
A. On the driver's door
B. On both sides of the truck in letters at least 3 inches high
C. Inside the cab
D. Only on the registration sticker
Answer: B
Rationale: The license number must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle in
letters at least 3 inches high, per TxDMV rules.
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,4. What is the maximum allowable fee for a non‑consent tow in Texas?
A. Set by the local municipality
B. Set by the TxDMV
C. Determined by the towing company
D. Negotiated with the vehicle owner
Answer: B
Rationale: TxDMV establishes maximum rates for non‑consent tows to prevent
price gouging.
5. Which of the following is required before a tow truck operator can perform a
non‑consent tow?
A. A signed contract from the vehicle owner
B. Authorization from a law enforcement officer
C. A court order
D. A written estimate
Answer: B
Rationale: For non‑consent tows (e.g., accident scenes), law enforcement
authorization is typically required.
6. A tow truck operator who fails to display proper licensing information may be
subject to:
A. A warning only
B. A fine of up to $1,000 per violation
C. Automatic license revocation
D. No penalty
Answer: B
Rationale: TxDMV can impose fines for violations of display requirements.
7. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for Texas tow truck
operators?
A. Valid driver's license
B. TxDMV‑issued towing license
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,C. Commercial driver's license (CDL) for all tow trucks
D. Insurance as specified by law
Answer: C
Rationale: Not all tow trucks require a CDL; it depends on the truck's GVWR and
air brakes.
8. Under Texas law, a tow truck operator must report an accident involving their
tow truck to:
A. The TxDMV within 10 days
B. The local police within 24 hours
C. Their insurance company only
D. The Texas Department of Transportation
Answer: B
Rationale: Any accident involving a commercial vehicle must be reported to local
authorities within 24 hours.
9. Which Texas statute governs the operation of tow trucks and incident
management?
A. Texas Transportation Code
B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2308
C. Texas Penal Code
D. Texas Administrative Code, Title 1
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 2308 of the Occupations Code is the primary towing law.
10. An operator's license may be suspended for:
A. Failure to maintain insurance
B. Criminal convictions involving fraud or theft
C. Repeated safety violations
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple infractions can lead to license suspension or revocation.
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, 11. Which of the following is a prohibited towing practice in Texas?
A. Towing a vehicle without the owner's consent from private property with
proper signage
B. Charging a fee for a tow that is not listed on the rate schedule
C. Using flashing amber lights while on a highway
D. Using a wheel lift to tow a vehicle
Answer: B
Rationale: Fees must be disclosed and match the posted rate schedule.
12. A tow truck operator must maintain a log of each tow, including:
A. Date, time, location, and vehicle identification
B. Only the license plate number
C. The owner's name and address
D. The estimated repair cost
Answer: A
Rationale: Detailed records are required for regulatory compliance.
13. The maximum speed limit for a tow truck while towing a vehicle on a Texas
highway is:
A. 55 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 65 mph
D. The posted speed limit, unless reduced by conditions
Answer: D
Rationale: Tow trucks must obey posted speed limits, but may be restricted under
certain conditions.
14. Which type of tow requires the operator to have a "rotation" or "list"
assignment?
A. Police‑ordered tows
B. Private property tows
C. Consent tows
D. Repossession tows
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LICENSE EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE – THIS YEAR
SECTION 1: TEXAS TOWING LAWS AND REGULATIONS (Questions 1–35)
1. Which Texas agency primarily regulates towing operations and licensing?
A. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV)
B. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
D. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Answer: A
Rationale: The TxDMV oversees towing and storage operators, including licensing
and regulations under Chapter 2308 of the Texas Occupations Code.
2. Under Texas law, a tow truck operator must carry which minimum insurance
coverage?
A. Liability insurance only
B. Liability, cargo, and on-hook coverage
C. Workers' compensation
D. Comprehensive and collision
Answer: B
Rationale: Texas requires tow operators to carry liability, cargo, and on‑hook
coverage to protect vehicles in their care.
3. A tow truck operator is required to display their TxDMV license number:
A. On the driver's door
B. On both sides of the truck in letters at least 3 inches high
C. Inside the cab
D. Only on the registration sticker
Answer: B
Rationale: The license number must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle in
letters at least 3 inches high, per TxDMV rules.
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,4. What is the maximum allowable fee for a non‑consent tow in Texas?
A. Set by the local municipality
B. Set by the TxDMV
C. Determined by the towing company
D. Negotiated with the vehicle owner
Answer: B
Rationale: TxDMV establishes maximum rates for non‑consent tows to prevent
price gouging.
5. Which of the following is required before a tow truck operator can perform a
non‑consent tow?
A. A signed contract from the vehicle owner
B. Authorization from a law enforcement officer
C. A court order
D. A written estimate
Answer: B
Rationale: For non‑consent tows (e.g., accident scenes), law enforcement
authorization is typically required.
6. A tow truck operator who fails to display proper licensing information may be
subject to:
A. A warning only
B. A fine of up to $1,000 per violation
C. Automatic license revocation
D. No penalty
Answer: B
Rationale: TxDMV can impose fines for violations of display requirements.
7. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for Texas tow truck
operators?
A. Valid driver's license
B. TxDMV‑issued towing license
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,C. Commercial driver's license (CDL) for all tow trucks
D. Insurance as specified by law
Answer: C
Rationale: Not all tow trucks require a CDL; it depends on the truck's GVWR and
air brakes.
8. Under Texas law, a tow truck operator must report an accident involving their
tow truck to:
A. The TxDMV within 10 days
B. The local police within 24 hours
C. Their insurance company only
D. The Texas Department of Transportation
Answer: B
Rationale: Any accident involving a commercial vehicle must be reported to local
authorities within 24 hours.
9. Which Texas statute governs the operation of tow trucks and incident
management?
A. Texas Transportation Code
B. Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 2308
C. Texas Penal Code
D. Texas Administrative Code, Title 1
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 2308 of the Occupations Code is the primary towing law.
10. An operator's license may be suspended for:
A. Failure to maintain insurance
B. Criminal convictions involving fraud or theft
C. Repeated safety violations
D. All of the above
Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple infractions can lead to license suspension or revocation.
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, 11. Which of the following is a prohibited towing practice in Texas?
A. Towing a vehicle without the owner's consent from private property with
proper signage
B. Charging a fee for a tow that is not listed on the rate schedule
C. Using flashing amber lights while on a highway
D. Using a wheel lift to tow a vehicle
Answer: B
Rationale: Fees must be disclosed and match the posted rate schedule.
12. A tow truck operator must maintain a log of each tow, including:
A. Date, time, location, and vehicle identification
B. Only the license plate number
C. The owner's name and address
D. The estimated repair cost
Answer: A
Rationale: Detailed records are required for regulatory compliance.
13. The maximum speed limit for a tow truck while towing a vehicle on a Texas
highway is:
A. 55 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 65 mph
D. The posted speed limit, unless reduced by conditions
Answer: D
Rationale: Tow trucks must obey posted speed limits, but may be restricted under
certain conditions.
14. Which type of tow requires the operator to have a "rotation" or "list"
assignment?
A. Police‑ordered tows
B. Private property tows
C. Consent tows
D. Repossession tows
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