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Nys Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test: 7 Questions With Answers, Exams of Nursing

A practice test for the new york state (nys) tow truck endorsement, covering essential safety procedures and regulations. It includes 7 multiple-choice questions with answers, focusing on topics such as securing disabled vehicles, drive shaft removal, and safe towing practices. The test is designed to help individuals preparing for the nys tow truck endorsement exam.

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2024/2025

Available from 11/12/2024

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Nys Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 7 Questions With Answers.
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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- A
Chains should not rub against which of the following?
A. Fascia
B. Spoiler
C. Air dam
D. All of the above - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- E
What should you do when driving over uneven ground in order to prevent vehicle
dislodging and damage?
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Test 7 Questions With Answers.

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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- A Chains should not rub against which of the following? A. Fascia B. Spoiler C. Air dam D. All of the above - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- C

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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- B