Tow Truck Operator Certification Practice Exam

What can you do with a private property license?

1. Only tow abandoned vehicles

2. Only tow private property and consent tows

3. Only tow vehicles from businesses

4. Only tow vehicles in emergencies

The correct answer is: Only tow private property and consent tows

A private property license allows a tow truck operator to tow vehicles from privately-owned properties, which includes both unauthorized vehicles as well as those with the owner's consent. This means that the operator can perform tows when a vehicle is parked illegally or without permission, as well as execute tows on behalf of property owners for vehicles that need to be removed for various reasons, including recovery of borrowed or leased vehicles. In contrast, other options limit the scope of what can be done with such a license. The first option restricts towing only to abandoned vehicles, which doesn't encompass the broader authority granted by a private property license that includes towing vehicles at the request of property owners. The third option implies that only vehicles from businesses can be towed, excluding the capability of towing from residential properties. The last option suggests that towing can only occur in emergencies, which does not align with the permitting given under a private property license, as this type of license covers routine towing for property management purposes, not just emergencies.