ANSWERS
NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 6
1. What is the GVWR of heavy duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
B. 8,600-10,000 pounds
C. 11,000-25,000 pounds
D. Over 26,000 pounds: D
2. What is the GVWR of light duty tow trucks?
A. 10,001-26,000 pounds
B. 8,600-10,000 pounds
C. 11,000-25,000 pounds
D. Over 26,000 pounds: B
3. 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?
A. The tow truck, 16 tons
B. The tow truck, 2 tons
C. The L-arms, 2 tons
D. The L-arms, 16 tons: C
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4. 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)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds: C
5. 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)?
A. 5,600 pounds
B. 6,488 pounds
C. 7,865 pounds
D. 10,001 pounds: A
6. 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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