Truck driving is a long and (sometimes) lonely profession, but one that lets you pass through beautiful places a meet interesting people. Would you be good at it? Take this quiz now to find out!
Question 1/12
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How far of a distance before the desired destination point do trucks need to come to a full stop?
A football field's length
50 yards
.5 miles
Question 2/12
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Estimate the approximate number of tractor-trailer drivers in the United States.
1 billion
7.4 million
3.2 million
Question 3/12
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While most cars only weigh about 3,000 pounds, how much can a fully-loaded truck weight?
10,000 pounds
50,000 pounds
80,000 pounds
Question 4/12
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Approximately what percentage of all freight in the United States goes by truck?
25%
50%
75%
Question 5/12
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On average, a personal car uses about 500 gallons of fuel per year. About how many gallons of fuel is used by the average commercial truck?
10,000
20,500
40,750
Question 6/12
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What is the primary cause of trucking accidents in the US?
Failure to stay in the lane
Failure to come to a complete stop
Failure to take wide enough turns
Question 7/12
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Which of these is NOT one of the most common errors in large trucking accidents?
Driver fatigue
Traveling too fast for conditions
Not using indicator lights
Question 8/12
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What is the mean national salary for truck drivers (according to Career Builder)?
$31,500
$44,500
$75,000
Question 9/12
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In truckers' slang, what does the term "bear den" mean?
Truck stop
Police headquarters
Truck company main office
Question 10/12
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In truckers' slang, what does the term "wear your bumper out" mean?
When a vehicle follows too close
When a truck comes to a close stop
When a policeman follows a trucker on the road
Question 11/12
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In truckers' slang, what does the term "parking lot" mean?
Rest stop
Traffic jam
Exactly what it means - a place to park
Question 12/12
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What does the C.B. radio code "10-9" mean?
Okay, message received
Advise weather conditions
Repeat message
Seems like you should stick to driving smaller cars. Not to worry - the trucking life isn't for everyone!
C+, Small Car Driver
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Right!
You may have just started driving those big rigs, or only have a hobbyist's interest in trucks. Either way, it's clear you have a good deal of knowledge about them!
B+, Trucking Novice
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Right!
From radio slang to truck driving safety, you know it all! It's clear you've driven a big rig before. Congrats on a great score, you seasoned trucker!
A+, Experienced Trucker
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Right!
1
How far of a distance before the desired destination point do trucks need to come to a full stop?
A football field's length
50 yards
.5 miles
2
Estimate the approximate number of tractor-trailer drivers in the United States.
1 billion
7.4 million
3.2 million
3
While most cars only weigh about 3,000 pounds, how much can a fully-loaded truck weight?
10,000 pounds
50,000 pounds
80,000 pounds
4
Approximately what percentage of all freight in the United States goes by truck?
25%
50%
75%
5
On average, a personal car uses about 500 gallons of fuel per year. About how many gallons of fuel is used by the average commercial truck?
10,000
20,500
40,750
6
What is the primary cause of trucking accidents in the US?
Failure to stay in the lane
Failure to come to a complete stop
Failure to take wide enough turns
7
Which of these is NOT one of the most common errors in large trucking accidents?
Driver fatigue
Traveling too fast for conditions
Not using indicator lights
8
What is the mean national salary for truck drivers (according to Career Builder)?
$31,500
$44,500
$75,000
9
In truckers' slang, what does the term "bear den" mean?
Truck stop
Police headquarters
Truck company main office
10
In truckers' slang, what does the term "wear your bumper out" mean?
When a vehicle follows too close
When a truck comes to a close stop
When a policeman follows a trucker on the road
11
In truckers' slang, what does the term "parking lot" mean?
Rest stop
Traffic jam
Exactly what it means - a place to park
12
What does the C.B. radio code "10-9" mean?
Okay, message received
Advise weather conditions
Repeat message
