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NYS TOW TRUCK ENDORS EMENT
PRACTICE TEST 1-7 SPRING WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION
Question : After setting the disabled vehicle's parking
brake, what should you do?
- Chock the front of the trailing end's tires
- Chock the back of the trailing end's tires
- Turn on the vehicle's four ways
- All of the above
Correct answer: D
Question : 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?
- 6 inches
- 1 foot
- 1.5 feet
- 3 feet
Correct answer: B
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Question : When backing the tow truck to the disabled
vehicle, how far apart should the tow sling be from the disabled vehicle's front bumper?
- 6 inches
- 1 foot
- 1.5 feet
- 3 feet
Correct answer: A
Question : Chains should not rub against which of the
following?
- Fascia
- Spoiler
- Air dam
- All of the above
Correct answer: D
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Question : What should you never do while towing a
disabled vehicle?
- Exceed truck weight limits
- Exceed accessory weight limits
- Make sudden movements or accelerations
- Attempt to jackknife while backing
- All of the above
Correct answer: E
Question : What should you do when driving over uneven
ground in order to prevent vehicle dislodging and damage?
- Stop, then proceed slowly
- Proceed slowly throughout
- Keep the wheels straight and maintain the speed limit
- Find a different route
Correct answer: B
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Question : While driving a tow truck with a disabled
vehicle, what should you be frequently checking and why?
- Mirrors, to ensure proper vehicle tracking
- The wheel lift/tow sling, to ensure it's position has not
- Wheel securing straps, to ensure they stay tight
- The disabled vehicle, to ensure it has not shifted
- All of the above
changed
Correct answer: E
Question : Why should you mark the drive shaft before
removing it?
- For insurance purposes
- So mechanics don't forget to reattach it
- In case it falls off during tow
- It is needed in order reattach the drive shaft in the
balanced position
