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# TOW TRUCK OPERATOR EXAM PRACTICE
TEST
## COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
2026-2027 EDITION FIRST TIME TRY PASS
# Domain 1: Safety, PPE, and Scene Management
## Questions 1-35
**1. A tow truck operator arrives at a roadside scene on a highway. What is the
first action the operator should take?**
A) Immediately begin loading the disabled vehicle
B) Park in a safe position and assess the scene for hazards
C) Direct traffic by standing in the travel lane
D) Collect payment information from the driver
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The first-on-scene responsibility is to ensure personal safety by
surveying for fire, fuel leaks, traffic, and other dangers before approaching the
incident. Rushing in without hazard assessment puts everyone at risk.
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**2. What is the primary reason a tow truck operator must wear high-visibility
reflective apparel when working on or near a roadway?**
A) To comply with company uniform policy
B) To increase recognition by other motorists and reduce struck-by incidents
C) To stay dry in rainy conditions
D) To identify the operator's level of certification
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** High-visibility apparel makes operators conspicuous to
approaching drivers, directly reducing the risk of being struck. This is a core
personal protective equipment requirement under MUTCD and OSHA standards.
License holders must wear a reflective vest that meets ANSI/ISEA requirements.
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**3. What must a tow truck operator do before exiting the cab at a roadside
scene?**
A) Roll down the window
B) Set the parking brake and turn off the ignition
C) Honk the horn twice
D) Remove the wheel chocks from storage
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Setting the parking brake and turning off the ignition prevents
unintended vehicle movement and reduces the risk of the truck rolling.
Additionally, emergency warning lights should be activated upon arrival.
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**4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on a vehicle with an
electrical fire?**
A) Water only
B) Class A
C) Class ABC dry chemical
D) Carbon dioxide with metal horn
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** A Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher is rated for electrical
(Class C), flammable liquid (Class B), and ordinary combustible fires, making it
suitable for vehicle fires. Water can conduct electricity and spread fuel fires.
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**5. A tow truck operator arrives at a scene where a car is leaking gasoline. Which
action should be taken first?**
A) Use a shop vacuum to remove the fuel
B) Ignite a flare to mark the area
C) Eliminate ignition sources and notify fire/rescue if needed
D) Tilt the vehicle to pour out the remaining fuel
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Fuel leaks pose a fire hazard. The priority is to control ignition
sources (no smoking, shut off electrical devices) and alert the fire department.
Attempting to handle fuel without proper equipment is dangerous.
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**6. What is the primary hazard of working beneath a raised vehicle supported
only by the tow truck's lifting system?**
A) The load may shift and the vehicle could fall
B) The hydraulic fluid might overheat
C) The towing chain will stretch
D) The battery could drain
**Correct Answer: A**
# TOW TRUCK OPERATOR EXAM PRACTICE
TEST
## COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTION
BANK
2026-2027 EDITION FIRST TIME TRY PASS
# Domain 1: Safety, PPE, and Scene Management
## Questions 1-35
**1. A tow truck operator arrives at a roadside scene on a highway. What is the
first action the operator should take?**
A) Immediately begin loading the disabled vehicle
B) Park in a safe position and assess the scene for hazards
C) Direct traffic by standing in the travel lane
D) Collect payment information from the driver
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The first-on-scene responsibility is to ensure personal safety by
surveying for fire, fuel leaks, traffic, and other dangers before approaching the
incident. Rushing in without hazard assessment puts everyone at risk.
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---
**2. What is the primary reason a tow truck operator must wear high-visibility
reflective apparel when working on or near a roadway?**
A) To comply with company uniform policy
B) To increase recognition by other motorists and reduce struck-by incidents
C) To stay dry in rainy conditions
D) To identify the operator's level of certification
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** High-visibility apparel makes operators conspicuous to
approaching drivers, directly reducing the risk of being struck. This is a core
personal protective equipment requirement under MUTCD and OSHA standards.
License holders must wear a reflective vest that meets ANSI/ISEA requirements.
---
**3. What must a tow truck operator do before exiting the cab at a roadside
scene?**
A) Roll down the window
B) Set the parking brake and turn off the ignition
C) Honk the horn twice
D) Remove the wheel chocks from storage
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Setting the parking brake and turning off the ignition prevents
unintended vehicle movement and reduces the risk of the truck rolling.
Additionally, emergency warning lights should be activated upon arrival.
---
**4. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for use on a vehicle with an
electrical fire?**
A) Water only
B) Class A
C) Class ABC dry chemical
D) Carbon dioxide with metal horn
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** A Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher is rated for electrical
(Class C), flammable liquid (Class B), and ordinary combustible fires, making it
suitable for vehicle fires. Water can conduct electricity and spread fuel fires.
---
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**5. A tow truck operator arrives at a scene where a car is leaking gasoline. Which
action should be taken first?**
A) Use a shop vacuum to remove the fuel
B) Ignite a flare to mark the area
C) Eliminate ignition sources and notify fire/rescue if needed
D) Tilt the vehicle to pour out the remaining fuel
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Fuel leaks pose a fire hazard. The priority is to control ignition
sources (no smoking, shut off electrical devices) and alert the fire department.
Attempting to handle fuel without proper equipment is dangerous.
---
**6. What is the primary hazard of working beneath a raised vehicle supported
only by the tow truck's lifting system?**
A) The load may shift and the vehicle could fall
B) The hydraulic fluid might overheat
C) The towing chain will stretch
D) The battery could drain
**Correct Answer: A**
