Recovery Trucks to the Rescue
In Recovery Trucks to the Rescue, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores the mechanics behind recovery trucks and how they are used to safely tow vehicles. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: What is one of the most important features of a recovery truck?
A: One of the most important features of a recovery truck is the lifting arm. This lifts the vehicle that it is helping so it can be pulled away by the recovery truck.
Q: Why does the recovery truck need to be careful when it is extending under the bus?
A: The recovery truck needs to be careful so it won’t cause additional damage to the bus, or any car that it is helping, and to ensure that the lifting arm is securely attached so the bus can be transported properly and safely.
Q: Why is the steering wheel so high in a recovery truck?
A: The steering wheel is elevated in a recovery truck so the driver can see over the taller vehicles and have an improved view of the road. This helps the driver steer safely and avoid obstacles.