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
B
What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCW
A
What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating
B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight rating
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
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
B
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
C
What is the GVWR of medium 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
A
What is the correct definition of a car carrier?
A. Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a slanted platform that slides or tilts to the ground to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles
B. Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles
C. Designed to transport 2-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that is stationary to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles
D. Designed to transport 1-3 motor vehicles on a flat platform that slides or tilts to the ground to facilitate the loading and unloading of vehicles
D
What is the most common cause of death and injury to tow truck operators in an accident?
A. Distracted driving
B. Drunk driving
C. Equipment failure
D. Weather
C
Your ability to tow properly and safely is limited by _
A. The weakest component on your tow truck
B. The strongest component on your tow truck
C. The smallest component on your tow truck
D. The largest component on your tow truck
A
If a truck has a front axle weight limit rating of 9,000 pounds, rear axle weight limit of 18,500 pounds, a curb weight of 17,000 pounds with 7,000 pounds on the front axles and 10,000 pounds on the rear axles, how much will the rear axles be able to lift?
A. 7,500 pounds
B. 8,000 pounds
C. 9,000 pounds
D. 8,500 pounds
D
Is the following statement true or false?:
The safe towing capacity (STC) of a tow truck is considerably less than its GAWR
A. True
B. False
A
What is the distance from the rear axles to the end of the tow truck known as?
A. Rear gap
B. Tow Gap
C. Overhang
D. Under hang
C
Safe towing capacity (STC) does not cause more than what percent loss of the original unloaded front axle weight (FAW)?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 60%
B
What is the correct formula to calculate the safe towing capacity?
A. (FAW x OH / WB) / 2 = STC
B. (OH x WB / FAW) / 2 = STC
C. (FAW x WB / OH) / 2 = STC
D. (FAW x WB / OH) / 4 = STC
C
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
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
A
The boom is a structural member that extends from the __ and is used to support, hold, extend, or lift a load free of the ground and clear of the tow truck body
A. Cable
B. Drag winch
C. Mast
D. Power takeoff
C
Which of the following is a device that is used to wind or unwind cable that is then used to pull, hoist, raise, or lower a load free from the ground?
A. Mast
B. Winch
C. Swage
D. Sheave
B
Always maintain a minimum of __ wraps of cable on the drum
A. 3-5
B. 5-7
C. 1-3
D. 4-6
A
After setting the disabled vehicle’s parking brake, what should you do?
A. Chock the front of the trailing end’s tires
B. Chock the back of the trailing end’s tires
C. Turn on the vehicle’s four ways
D. All of the above
D
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the crossbar of the wheel lift be from the disabled vehicle’s front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet
B
When backing the tow truck to the disabled vehicle, how far apart should the tow sling be from the disabled vehicle’s front bumper?
A. 6 inches
B. 1 foot
C. 1.5 feet
D. 3 feet
A
Chains should not rub against which of the following?
A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Air dam
D. All of the above
D
What should you never do while towing a disabled vehicle?
A. Exceed truck weight limits
B. Exceed accessory weight limits
C. Make sudden movements or accelerations
D. Attempt to jackknife while backing
E. All of the above
E
What should you do when driving over uneven ground in order to prevent vehicle dislodging and damage?
A. Stop, then proceed slowly
B. Proceed slowly throughout
C. Keep the wheels straight and maintain the speed limit
D. Find a different route
B
While driving a tow truck with a disabled vehicle, what should you be frequently checking and why?
A. Mirrors, to ensure proper vehicle tracking
B. The wheel lift/tow sling, to ensure it’s position has not changed
C. Wheel securing straps, to ensure they stay tight
D. The disabled vehicle, to ensure it has not shifted
E. All of the above
E
Why should you mark the drive shaft before removing it?
A. For insurance purposes
B. So mechanics don’t forget to reattach it
C. In case it falls off during tow
D. It is needed in order reattach the drive shaft in the balanced position
D
Why is it better to remove the drive shaft than the axle shafts for a tow?
A. It is easier
B. It minimizes the loss of lubricating fluid
C. It allows for longer distance tows
D. All of the above
D
If you are towing a vehicle with a GVWR of over 7,000 pounds, what towing equipment is forbidden to use?
A. Tow sling & T-hooks
B. Tow sling & J-hooks
C. Tow sling & dollies
D. Work lights
B
Removing the drive shaft from the driveline is sometimes the most dangerous part of a tow. What MUST you do to prevent possible death and injury?
A. Put the disabled vehicle in neutral
B. Release the disabled vehicles brakes
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
C
If you are towing a disabled vehicle that is having differential problems, what should you do?
A. Remove the drive axles
B. Install axle covers
C. Ensure the disabled vehicle is completely turned off
D. All of the above
D
What do axle covers do?
A. Cover/protect drive axle shaft openings to prevent contamination or loss of wheel bearing lubrication
B. Create better airflow around the rims
C. Connects the drive shaft to the drive line
D. Connects the axle shafts to the drive line
A
Why must a disabled vehicles engine be shut off completely for a tow?
A. Electronic devices on the towed vehicle might cause a brake lock-up
B. Truck transmissions are not properly lubricated for towing
C. It is a fire hazard
D. It is a waste of possibly needed fuel
A
What is the minimum distance allowable from the lowest drive axles of a disabled vehicle to the ground?
A. 6 inches
B. 10 inches
C. 12 inches
D. 18 inches
B
What are bed locks?
A. Fixture extending below the tilt bed of a car carrier that makes contact with the ground prior to full extension
B. The V or Y type coupling device used to attach and center a cable
C. Interlock brakes that activate once the bed of a car carrier is tilted
D. Devices that secure the carrier bed in place during travel
D
When you are loading/unloading a disabled vehicle with a car carrier, what should you be looking for?
A. Traffic around you
B. Emergency service vehicles
C. Leftover debris from where the car is moved from
D. The ground clearance of the vehicle
D
What should you never do around a carrier bed that is in a loaded, tilted position?
A. Leave it in that position to talk to police
B. Leave it in that position to talk to the disabled vehicle’s owner
C. Get behind the car carrier
D. Use remote control hydraulics
C
How many securing devices are required by federal law for a vehicle with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds?
A. A minimum of 3
B. A minimum of 4
C. A minimum of 2
D. A minimum of 5
B
You are attaching securing devices from the bed of a car carrier to a disabled vehicle resting on top of it. Are you allowed to count the winch as one of the minimum securing devices required by federal law?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Depends
B