TRSCP Vehicle Recovery Techniques 2

Question 1

Which recovery technique involves using the momentum of the recovery vehicle to free a stuck vehicle without a winch?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic energy recovery (snatch recovery)

Answer

Straight-line towing

Answer

Mechanical advantage pull

Answer

Counterbalance extraction

Question 2

When using a recovery strap in a kinetic snatch recovery, the strap should have how much slack before the recovery vehicle begins moving?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 2–3 feet of slack

Answer

No slack — kept fully taut

Answer

Half the strap length in slack

Answer

The strap should be coiled on the ground

Question 3

A vehicle has overturned on a steep hillside. Which direction should it be uprighted to minimize rollback risk?

Accepted Answer

Uphill, so gravity assists in final placement

Answer

Downhill, which is always the safest direction

Answer

Across the slope so it lands on flat ground

Answer

The direction that requires the least winch cable

Question 4

What is the purpose of placing a dampener (blanket or bag) on a winch cable during a recovery pull?

Accepted Answer

To slow the snap-back of a broken cable and prevent injury

Answer

To protect the cable from UV damage

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To reduce cable noise during operation

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To mark the midpoint of the cable

Question 5

When recovering a tractor-trailer that has jack-knifed, the operator should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Separating the units before any recovery begins

Answer

Recovering the trailer first, then the tractor

Answer

Recovering the tractor first to restore steering control

Answer

Using a single large wrecker to move both units together

Question 6

The term 'resistance to extraction' in vehicle recovery refers to:

Accepted Answer

The combined forces (suction, weight, obstacles) opposing vehicle movement

Answer

The legal process of recovering abandoned vehicles

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The friction between the winch cable and the drum

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A vehicle owner who refuses to allow recovery

Question 7

During an off-road vehicle recovery, you notice the winch cable has a visible kink (birdcage). You should:

Accepted Answer

Stop and remove the damaged section or replace the cable before continuing

Answer

Continue the recovery — kinks do not affect breaking strength

Answer

Re-spool the cable faster to straighten the kink under tension

Answer

Wrap the kinked section with duct tape to reinforce it