Question 2280Deck General70% to pass
When working on a tow, a good safety precaution is to _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) always remove the toothpick after tightening the ratchet.
When working on a tow, a good safety precaution is to remove any small objects like toothpicks from the ratchet mechanism after tightening it. This prevents the toothpick from getting caught in the ratchet and potentially causing an unsafe situation. The other answer choices are not directly related to safe towing practices.
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