NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 7 with 20 Questions and Answers

NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 7
with 20 Questions and 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 -

✔️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 -

✔️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 -

✔️A



Chains should not rub against which of the following?

, A. Fascia

B. Spoiler

C. Air dam

D. All of the above -

✔️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 -

✔️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 -

✔️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