What’s Your Trucking IQ

This test evaluates your overall knowledge of trucking industry facts, regulations, best practices, and essential skills. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just getting started, this test will challenge your understanding of everything trucking—from safety protocols to industry history.

Topics Covered:

Key trucking regulations and compliance requirements
Essential driving techniques and road safety principles
Trucking terminology and communication skills
Major industry trends and technological advancements
Logistics, freight management, and operational best practices

Passing this test proves you’ve got the knowledge and expertise to navigate the trucking world like a pro.

1 / 15

Which driving technique is recommended for maintaining stability while driving a fully loaded truck?

Aggressive braking and accelerating

Frequent lane changes

Maintaining a constant speed

Short, sharp steering movements

2 / 15

What term is used for the freight or goods being transported by truck?

Payload

Burden

Cargo

Ballast

3 / 15

What safety feature is designed to prevent a trailer from tipping over sideways?

Rollover prevention system

Anti-lock braking system

Electronic stability control

Crosswind assist

4 / 15

Which of these is a common use for a flatbed trailer?

Transporting perishable goods

Hauling oversized loads

Transporting livestock

Carrying liquid substances

5 / 15

What does ‘LTL’ stand for?

Less than load

Load trailer limit

Less than truckload

Long-term lease

6 / 15

What is a ‘drop and hook’ operation in trucking?

Dropping off one trailer and hooking up to another

A method for securing cargo

Lowering the trailer's landing gear

A towing technique

7 / 15

What is an ‘E-Log’ used for in trucking?

Electronic logging of driving hours

Measuring the weight of the truck electronically

Calculating fuel efficiency

Electronic navigation

8 / 15

In trucking, what is ‘deadheading’?

Driving with a non-operative engine

Towing an empty trailer

Driving in reverse for a long distance

Operating the truck without sleeping for over 24 hours

9 / 15

Which of these terms refers to a truck without a trailer?

Bobtail

Bareback

Solo

Unhooked

10 / 15

What is the purpose of a Jake Brake?

Increase speed

Reduce fuel consumption

Help the truck slow down

Improve radio reception

11 / 15

What does ‘reefer’ refer to in trucking?

A refrigerated trailer

A type of truck engine

A truck with extended sleeping quarters

A trailer for transporting trees

12 / 15

What is the term for the maximum distance a truck can travel without refueling?

Maximum haul

Fuel range

Range limit

Distance max

13 / 15

Which of these is NOT a type of trailer commonly used in trucking?

Flatbed

Reefer

Tanker

Convertible

14 / 15

What does CDL stand for?

Commercial Driver's License

Compact Disc Loader

Cargo Delivery Limit

Commercial Drayage Leeway

15 / 15

What is the maximum allowable weight for a standard five-axle semi-truck on U.S. federal highways?

34,000 pounds

40,000 pounds

80,000 pounds

120,000 pounds

Your score is

The average score is 87%