What’s Your Trucking IQ: Safe Nighttime and Emergency Truck Driving Practices

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Build confidence with 10 original questions about What's Your Trucking IQ: Core concepts and terminology — Practice 001. 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.

1 / 10

If your headlights are dirty or out of adjustment at night, what is the likely result?

Reduced ability to see and be seen by others.

No effect on driving safety.

Improved visibility in fog.

Increased fuel efficiency.

2 / 10

You are driving down a long, steep downgrade. What is the principal method you should use to control your speed?

Shift to neutral and coast.

Apply the brakes continuously.

Use the engine braking effect by selecting a low gear.

Rely on the parking brake.

3 / 10

When using convex (curved) mirrors, what should you keep in mind about the images you see?

Convex mirrors show only the side of your vehicle.

Objects appear larger and closer than they really are.

Convex mirrors eliminate all blind spots.

Objects appear smaller and farther away than they really are.

4 / 10

During a lane change, when should you check your mirrors?

Only after signaling.

Only before starting the lane change.

Only after completing the lane change.

Before, during, and after the lane change.

5 / 10

When should you dim your headlights to avoid blinding other drivers at night?

Only when you see another car flashing its lights.

Only in foggy conditions.

Whenever you drive under streetlights.

When within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when following another vehicle within 500 feet.

6 / 10

You are driving at night on a poorly lit rural road. What is the safest way to adjust your speed?

Drive at the posted speed limit regardless of visibility.

Speed up to pass through the area quickly.

Use only your parking lights to avoid blinding others.

Drive slowly enough to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights.

7 / 10

You notice a distracted driver drifting in and out of their lane. What should you do?

Honk your horn repeatedly to alert them.

Give them plenty of room and maintain your safe following distance.

Flash your headlights to get their attention.

Speed up to pass them as quickly as possible.

8 / 10

While preparing for a night trip, which of the following is a required pre-trip action?

Clean all lights and reflectors you can reach.

Leave your windshield as is if it looks clean in daylight.

Wear sunglasses to reduce glare.

Skip checking your taillights if your headlights work.

9 / 10

If you must leave the road in an emergency, what is the best way to maintain control of your vehicle?

Accelerate to regain control.

Keep one set of wheels on the pavement if possible.

Turn the wheel sharply and immediately return to the road.

Brake hard as soon as you leave the road.

10 / 10

What is the recommended action if you are confronted by an aggressive driver?

Challenge them by speeding up.

Make every attempt to get out of their way.

Make eye contact to show you are not intimidated.

Respond with gestures to express your frustration.

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