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TRAA National Driver Certification Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What is a common cause of towing vehicle accidents?
Choose one answer below.
A
Excessive speed
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B
Poor visibility
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C
Improper loading
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D
Defective brakes
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What should be avoided when using snatch blocks?
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A
Using with worn cables
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B
Operating alone
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C
Utilizing incorrect pulley types
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D
All of the above
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What is the purpose of a snatch block?
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A
To increase the load capacity of a winch
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B
To secure loads when towing
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C
To change the direction of a pull
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D
To hold a tilt bed in place
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Which type of rope is the most commonly used in towing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Steel core 3/8" 6 x 37
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B
Hemp core 3/8" 6 x 19
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C
Hemp core 3/8" 6 x 37
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D
Steel core 3/8" 6 x 19
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QUESTION 5 / 25
How should a driver respond to adverse weather conditions when towing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintaining the regular speed limit
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B
Reducing speed and increasing following distance
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C
Switching to high gear for better traction
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D
Turning off headlights to improve visibility
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Under what circumstances should you never work under a tilted carrier bed?
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A
Under any circumstances
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B
Without an assistant
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C
Without safety chains
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D
Unless it is blocked so it cannot move
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What are the basic driver safety principles in towing?
Choose one answer below.
A
Awareness, seatbelt use, and distraction management
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B
Awareness, control of speed, and following distance
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C
Awareness, vehicle maintenance, and road condition assessments
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D
Awareness, communication skills, and timely decision making
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QUESTION 8 / 25
In the context of towing, what does the term "hazard" refer to?
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A
Anything that could potentially cause injury or damage
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B
Only visible obstacles on the road
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C
Unexpected weather changes
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D
Speed of travel
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When performing a towing and recovery operation, you should:
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A
Do as the customer advises
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B
Do what the dispatcher tells you to do
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C
Do what you were taught, and if a question arises call your supervisor
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D
Call for police assistance
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is one method for controlling excessive body heat during physical labor?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drinking cold water
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B
Taking a break in the shade
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C
Evaporation of sweat
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D
Wearing heavy clothing
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What does the acronym BOOM refer to in towing terminology?
Choose one answer below.
A
mechanism to release a vehicle from a tow
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B
long arm used to lift and pull vehicles
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C
safety feature for securing towed vehicles
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D
type of towing vehicle
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What is the primary purpose of knowing the towing capacity of a vehicle?
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A
To select the correct tow line
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B
To optimize fuel consumption
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C
To ensure safe and legal towing
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D
To determine the best travel route
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What type of connector is commonly used for towing electrical systems in trailers?
Choose one answer below.
A
4-pin connector
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B
6-pin connector
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C
7-pin connector
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D
8-pin connector
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the primary characteristic of tie down chains or straps?
Choose one answer below.
A
They are used for decorative purposes
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B
They secure loads by being fastened at multiple points
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C
They are optional for vehicle transport
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D
They are used only during loading and unloading
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When should you inspect the connections between the tow vehicle and trailer?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only before long trips
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B
At the beginning and end of each trip
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C
Only when visually malfunctioning
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D
Once a month
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What kind of incident do safety chains help to prevent?
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A
Vehicle maintenance issues
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B
Accidental paint scratches
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C
Detachment of the towed vehicle
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D
Overloading of the carrier
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What does a "safety chain" do in towing operations?
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A
Hydraulically lifts the tow truck
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B
Helps to stabilize the towing vehicle
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C
Prevents detachment between the tow vehicle and the trailer
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D
Reduces the weight of the trailer
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What happens if the primary towing system fails?
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A
The vehicle will be securely anchored by winchlines
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B
Safety chains will prevent the towed vehicle from detaching
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C
The cargo may shift heavily
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D
The tow vehicle will need immediate servicing
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which safety feature is critical in ensuring a towed vehicle does not separate from the towing vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Winchline
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B
Safety chains
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C
Tie down straps
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D
Brake lights
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How frequently should towing equipment undergo inspection?
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A
Only when it shows signs of wear
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B
Whenever it's convenient
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C
Regularly, based on local regulations and manufacturer recommendations
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D
Each season before use
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A "new" classification of cable for the towing industry is:
Choose one answer below.
A
6 x 37 wire rope
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B
6 x 19 wire rope
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C
6 x 12 wire rope
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D
6 x 25 wire rope
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the typical procedure for winching a vehicle?
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A
Use the winch immediately without assessments
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B
Assess the scene, secure the winch line, and operate the winch controls safely
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C
Only use the winch when visibility is perfect
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D
Manually pull the vehicle without a winch
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What is the safe working load of a 3/8" 6 x 19 hemp core wire rope?
Choose one answer below.
A
3,500 pounds
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B
5,600 pounds
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C
11,000 pounds
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D
18,750 pounds
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Tow truck flashing amber lights must be seen for a distance of:
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A
200 feet
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B
300 feet
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C
400 feet
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D
500 feet
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Which aspect is NOT typically included in a company invoice?
Choose one answer below.
A
Vehicle description
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B
Customer name/address
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C
Towing destination or distance
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D
Distance from local police station
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