ANSWERS
NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 1
1. Which of the following if the correct definition of a tow truck?
A. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked motor
vehicle
B. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a disabled illegally parked or aban-
doned motor vehicle or a motor vehicle involved in an accident
C. A motor vehicle that tows or carries a legally parked or abandoned motor
vehicle or motor vehicle involved in an accident
D. A motor vehicle that carries a motor vehicle involved in an accidentANS
B
2. What does the class of license depend on?
A. GVWR
B. GVRW
C. GCRR
D. GRCWANS A
3. What is GCWR?
A. Gross compound weight rating
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B. Grand combination weight rating
C. Gross combination weight rank
D. Gross combination weight ratingANS D
4. What vehicle should you take the road test in?
A. The smallest vehicle you are capable of driving
B. The largest vehicle you are capable of driving
C. A midsize vehicleANS B
5. Is a HazMat endorsement required to tow a truck carrying hazardous
materials?
A. Yes, always
B. No, exceptions can be made under emergency conditions
C. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle less than 50
miles
D. No, exceptions can be made if moving the disabled vehicle more than 50
milesANS B
6. How are tow trucks generally classified?
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