Truck Hauling and Towing Quiz

Question 1

1/10

What is the maximum legal width for a commercial truck in the United States?

8 feet

9 feet

10 feet

12 feet

Answer

Over 10,000 lbs

Answer

Over 20,000 lbs

Answer

Over 40,000 lbs

Answer

Ground Vehicle Weight Restriction

Answer

General Vehicular Weight Regulation

Answer

Grandiose Vehicle Weight Requirement

Answer

Flatbed trailer

Answer

Lowboys trailer

Answer

Reefer trailer

Answer

Disc brakes

Answer

Air brakes

Answer

Hydraulic brakes

Answer

Gasoline engine

Answer

Electric engine

Answer

Hybrid engine

Answer

To hold cargo securely in place

Answer

To improve fuel efficiency

Answer

To control the air suspension

Answer

A type of truck parking maneuver

Answer

A type of truck engine failure

Answer

A specific truck collision type

Question 2

2/10

At what weight is a commercial truck typically considered overweight?

Over 30,000 lbs

Question 3

3/10

What does GVWR stand for?

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Question 4

4/10

Which type of trailer is commonly used for transporting livestock?

Livestock trailer

Question 5

5/10

What is the maximum allowed length for a semi-truck in the United States?

50 feet

60 feet

70 feet

80 feet

Question 6

6/10

Which brake system is commonly used in most commercial trucks?

Drum brakes

Question 7

7/10

What is the standard height of a semi-trailer from the ground?

10 feet

12 feet

13.5 feet

15 feet

Question 8

8/10

What type of engine is commonly found in most modern commercial trucks?

Diesel engine

Question 9

9/10

What is the purpose of a fifth wheel coupling?

To connect the tractor and trailer

Question 10

10/10

What does the term 'jackknife' refer to in trucking?

When the trailer swings out of control