Test Your Truck Driving Skills

Test Your Truck Driving Skills

Put your truck driving knowledge to the test with these 10 quiz questions!

published on October 18, 2023
1/10

What is the safest following distance for a truck?

What is the safest following distance for a truck?
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
2/10

Which mirror should be used when changing lanes?

Which mirror should be used when changing lanes?
Side-view mirror
Rear-view mirror
Spot mirror
None of the above
3/10

What should you do when driving downhill?

What should you do when driving downhill?
Tightly grip the steering wheel
Apply constant pressure on the brakes
Shift into a lower gear
Increase your speed
4/10

What does a yellow traffic light indicate?

What does a yellow traffic light indicate?
Prepare to stop
Proceed with caution
Speed up
Stop immediately
5/10

What should you do if your truck starts to skid?

What should you do if your truck starts to skid?
Brake quickly and sharply
Steer into the skid
Pump the brakes rapidly
Shift into neutral
6/10

What is the maximum legal weight for a single axle truck?

What is the maximum legal weight for a single axle truck?
18,000 pounds
20,000 pounds
22,000 pounds
24,000 pounds
7/10

What is the best way to avoid blind spots?

What is the best way to avoid blind spots?
Use your side mirrors frequently
Constantly honk your horn
Drive in the middle of the lane
Don't adjust your mirrors
8/10

How often should you check your cargo while driving?

How often should you check your cargo while driving?
Every 2 hours
Every 4 hours
Every 6 hours
Every 8 hours
9/10

What should you do if you encounter strong crosswinds?

What should you do if you encounter strong crosswinds?
Increase your speed
Stay in your lane and maintain a steady speed
Swerve aggressively
Stop immediately
10/10

When should you use your hazard lights while driving?

When should you use your hazard lights while driving?
When the weather is clear
When you want to park illegally
When your vehicle is creating a hazard
Whenever you feel like it