Some heavy duty screwdrivers are made with a square shank to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — allow turning with a wrench
Heavy-duty screwdrivers with square shanks are designed to allow the use of an open-end or adjustable wrench. This provides additional mechanical advantage, enabling the engineer to apply higher torque to stubborn or rusted screws that cannot be loosened by hand pressure alone during machinery repairs.
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