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Securing Your Parked Truck

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Securing Your Parked Truck. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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You are parking your truck at night in a poorly lit area of a truck stop. What additional step should you take to improve safety?

Check that all reflectors and marker lights are clean and working

Leave your cab interior light on

Park as close as possible to other trucks

Rely only on your brake lights

2 / 10

If you must park your truck on the side of the road near a truck stop, what should you do to alert other drivers?

Use flashers, reflective triangles, and/or road flares

Leave your headlights on high beam

Place a note in the window

Only rely on your taillights

3 / 10

When preparing to leave a parking spot at a truck stop, what is a safe practice before moving your truck?

Back up without checking surroundings

Turn off all exterior lights

Honk your horn continuously

Check all mirrors for pedestrians and vehicles around your truck

4 / 10

After parking your truck at a truck stop, you notice your taillights are dirty. What should you do before leaving your vehicle unattended?

Ignore them if your flashers work

Only clean the headlights

Cover them with a tarp

Clean the taillights to ensure they are visible

5 / 10

You need to park your truck for a rest break. Which of the following is a good safety habit to reduce slips, trips, and falls as you exit the cab?

Jump down quickly to save time

Carry all your bags in one hand

Wear sandals for comfort

Use the 3-point contact system when getting out

6 / 10

You park your truck overnight at a busy truck stop. What is the first step you should take to help prevent another vehicle from striking your parked truck?

Place a cone behind your rear tires

Sound your horn before exiting

Leave your headlights on high beam

Turn on your four-way emergency flashers

7 / 10

Before leaving your parked truck at a truck stop, what should you check regarding your mirrors?

Fold in all mirrors to avoid damage

Ignore them if you are not driving

Cover mirrors with a cloth

Ensure mirrors are clean and properly adjusted

8 / 10

While parked at a truck stop, you notice your load has shifted slightly. What should you do before driving again?

Ignore it if the doors are closed

Only check the cab for loose items

Drive slowly and hope it settles

Check that your load is well-balanced and secure

9 / 10

You are parked at a truck stop and preparing to walk around your vehicle for inspection. What should you look for to help prevent accidents when you move your truck again?

Check for loose straps, ropes, or chains on your cargo

Check only the cab area

Ignore the trailer if it looks fine from a distance

Only look at your tires

10 / 10

After parking at a truck stop, what is a recommended practice to avoid slips and falls when re-entering your cab during wet weather?

Ignore wet steps if you are in a hurry

Use only one hand for support

Check that your footwear is clean and dry before climbing in

Climb in quickly without checking your steps

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