NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice
Test 4/Questions with well Analyzed
Answers/Graded A+
Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier?
a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level
B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking
C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier
D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline - -C
-Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position?
A. In front of the bed
B. Behind the bed
C. The right side of the bed
D. The left side of the bed - -B
-What is a headboard?
A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to
protect the cab and its occupants
B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to
secure the load's positioning
C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect
the cab and its occupants
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to
secure the load's positioning - -C
-How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks, driveways,
speed bumps, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.)
A. Slowly
B. Brake frequently
C. Drive quickly to get past the area
D. Stay to the left - -A
-What is the wheel chock?
A. A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle from under
the axle or structural member
B. A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling
C. Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle
D. A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed vehicle - -B
-Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?
Test 4/Questions with well Analyzed
Answers/Graded A+
Which of the following should you NOT do while unloading a vehicle from a car carrier?
a. Park the car carrier in a position that is level
B. Leave adequate space at the rear when parking
C. Position wheel chocks on the sides of the rear wheels of the car carrier
D. Tilt the bed so the loaded vehicle is on a slight incline - -C
-Where should you not stand when the bed is in a loaded tilted position?
A. In front of the bed
B. Behind the bed
C. The right side of the bed
D. The left side of the bed - -B
-What is a headboard?
A. A strong and temporary horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load to
protect the cab and its occupants
B. A fragile and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load used to
secure the load's positioning
C. A strong and permanent vertical device affixed between the cab and the load to protect
the cab and its occupants
D. A strong and permanent horizontal device affixed between the cab and the load used to
secure the load's positioning - -C
-How should you proceed when driving on uneven ground? (Railroad tracks, driveways,
speed bumps, dips, speed bumps, potholes, etc.)
A. Slowly
B. Brake frequently
C. Drive quickly to get past the area
D. Stay to the left - -A
-What is the wheel chock?
A. A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle from under
the axle or structural member
B. A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to prevent the vehicle
from rolling
C. Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle
D. A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed vehicle - -B
-Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?
