NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 6 Questions and Answers Already Passed

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NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 6 Questions and Answers Already Passed 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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔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 ✔✔B Most chains, cables, and snatch blocks have a working load limit (WLL) to breaking strength rating (BSR) ratio of ___________ A. 3:1 or 4:1 B. 2:1 or 3:1 C. 2:1 or 4:1 D. 1:1 ✔✔A Which of the following are alternative cable terminations that should only be used as a temporary repair? A. U-Bolt B. Cable clamps C. Clips D. All of the above ✔✔D Manufacturer specifications must be consulted before making repairs to terminations so that terminations provide at least what percentage of cable strength? A. 50% B. 60% C. 75% D. 90% ✔✔C Proof coil (3 or 30) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and high grade B. Heat treated and low grade C. Not heat treated and high grade D. Not heat treated and low grade ✔✔D Is the following statement true or false?: High test (4 or 43) chain is heat treated and useful for recovery work A. True B. False ✔✔B Transport (7 or 70) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and high quality B. Heat treated and low quality C. Not heat treated and high quality D. Not heat treated and low quality ✔✔A Alloy (8 or 80) chain is ____________ A. Heat treated and OSHA recommended B. Heat treated but not OSHA recommended C. Not heat treated and OSHA recommended D. Not heat treated but not OSHA recommended ✔✔A Which of the following towing devices are devices used to position and support one end of a towed vehicle behind the tow truck? A. Wheel lift B. Tow sling C. Truck hitch D. Underlift ✔✔C Which of the following is required when using an underlift? A. Consult manufacturer's rating B. Connect two safety chains from the tow truck to the disabled vehicle C. Use two wheel securing devices; one for each side D. All of the above ✔✔D Which of the following towing devices are used to support the trailing end of a towed vehicle, or used on vehicles that cannot be lifted by their drive wheels? A. Tow hitch B. Dollies C. Wheel-lifts D. None of the above ✔✔B What are some of the functions of auxiliary lights? A. Tail lights B. Brake lights C. Directional signals D. All of the above ✔✔D What should you wear at a tow scene to best be seen? A. Reflective clothing B. Steel-toe boots C. Hardhat D. Headlamps ✔✔A Which axle should be lifted off the ground for a tow? A. Front axle B. Rear axle C. Drive axle ✔✔C You are going to tow a vehicle with rear wheel drive from the front. Should you remove the driveshaft? A. Yes B. No C. Depends ✔✔A [Show More]

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