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NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 1-7 Spring with complete solution
- 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)?
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- 5,600 pounds
- 6,488 pounds
- 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
- 3:1 or 4:1
- 2:1 or 3:1
- 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?
- U-Bolt
- Cable clamps
- 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%
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B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%: C
- What is the GVWR of heavy duty tow trucks?
- 10,001-26,000 pounds
- 8,600-10,000 pounds
- 11,000-25,000 pounds
D. Over 26,000 pounds: D
- What is the GVWR of light duty tow trucks?
- 10,001-26,000 pounds
- 8,600-10,000 pounds
- 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?
- The tow truck, 16 tons
- The tow truck, 2 tons
- 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)?
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- 5,600 pounds
- 6,488 pounds
- 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)?
- 5,600 pounds
- 6,488 pounds
- 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds: A
Proof coil (3 or 30) chain is
- Heat treated and high grade
- Heat treated and low grade
- Not heat treated and high grade
D. Not heat treated and low grade: D
6. Is the following statement true or false?:
High test (4 or 43) chain is heat treated and useful for recovery work
- True
