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Section IV: Glossary

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Towing - See Tow.

Tow Bar - A device for positioning a towed vehicle behind a towing vehicle.

Tow Chain - Length of chain used to connect the sling with the towed vehicle.

Tow Sling - A device used for lifting and towing vehicles with a partial load

supported on rubber straps.

Tow Vehicle - Vehicle used to lift-tow other vehicles.

Towing Light/Bar - See Auxiliary Towing Lights.

Trailer 5th Wheel Plate - A plate attached to a tow truck-lifting device that captivates

the kingpin on trailers allowing a trailer to be towed in the same manner as

intended by the trailer manufacturer.

Underlift - A device used for towing vehicles by lifting one end of the towed

vehicle from under the axle or structural member.

Unloaded Vehicle Weight - The weight of a vehicle with maximum capacity of all

fluids necessary for operation of the vehicle, but without cargo or occupants.

Also referred to as curb weight.

Valve - A device which controls fluid flow direction, pressure, or flow rate.

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) - The number assigned to a vehicle by the

manufacturer primarily for registration purposes. It may consist of numerals,

letters, or a combination thereof.

WARNING - A signal word used when a potentially hazardous situation exists

and could result in death or serious injury.

Weight Distribution - The portion of total weight of the vehicle on each axle.

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