What are members permitted to use to move inoperable passenger vehicles off the roadway?

• A. The push bumper
• B. Tow rope
• C. Winch
• D. Wheel chocks

Answer: (A)

Moving a disabled vehicle off the roadway safely relies on a method that provides controlled pushing from a safe platform. A push bumper is designed for this purpose on agency vehicles, allowing trained personnel to apply steady, forward force to the disabled car and steer it to the shoulder without attaching lines to the vehicle or risking lash-back. Tow ropes and winches involve gear that can snap, pull unpredictably, or require complex setup and anchoring, increasing the chance of damage or injury. Wheel chocks are only for preventing movement, not for moving a vehicle. So, the push bumper best fits the need to translate the vehicle off the roadway in a controlled, safer manner.