Test 4 Questions and Answers

NYS Tow Truck Endorsement Practice Test 4| Questions and Answers 2022/2023 What is the wheel chock?

• A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed vehicle

from under the axle or structural member

• A device usually triangular in shape placed in front of the wheel to

prevent the vehicle from rolling

• Devices used to tie down the wheel of the towed vehicle
• A device that attaches to the lift bar for engaging the tires of a towed

vehicle - Correct Answer - B Which of the following devices is used for unwinding and winding cable?

• Torque
• Winch
• Thimble
• Tow sling - Correct Answer - B

Which of the following is a shield that protects cables at the hook assembly?

• Spoiler
• Pusher axle
• Tow sling
• Thimble - Correct Answer - D 1 / 2

Which of the following are wheels grooved for a cable/belt to transfer power?

• Pulley
• Overhang
• Lift bar
• Sheaves - Correct Answer - A

What is a hook that will not slide and is used with safety chains and some tow sling hook-ups?

• Fascia
• Grab hook
• J-Hook
• Fork - Correct Answer - B

Which of the following is not a type of tandem axle drive?

• Dual drive tandem
• Trailing axle tandem
• Dragging axle tandem
• Pusher tandem - Correct Answer - C

What is a tag axle?

• An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck

chassis, behind the rearmost drive axle

• A shield to protect the cable at hook assembly
• Two rear axles placed together
• An auxiliary axle installed in conjunction with the rear axles of a truck

chassis, in front of the rearmost drive axle - Correct Answer - A

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