What Does Your Taste in Trucks Say About Your Personality?

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Do you prefer a step side or a dually? The things you find appealing in a truck will tell us a lot about you! As you go through the quiz, imagine yourself rolling down a dusty, dirt road with the radio blasting and your dog hanging its head out passenger side window. Once we get a good feel for the features and capabilities you like most in a truck, we'll tell you what we have learned about you.

How will we do it? Well, let's say you drive an extended cab Ford F-250. It could mean one of two things: either you have a big family or you are constantly carting around your coworkers from job site to job site. It's the little things you like that will add up to telling us a whole lot about you - maybe even your relationship status! We'll try not to get too personal, but the more information about a truck's features you like, the better!

Buckle up, and get ready to ride! Answer with the response that comes most natural and let your love of trucks, and yourself, shine through! Then, we'll tell you what your tastes tell us about you! Let's go!

Which truck maker do you think makes the best trucks?

Ford

Toyota
Dodge

Chevrolet

Would you add a bedliner to a new truck?

I would have a bedliner.

I would prefer not to have one.
They have pros and cons.

It depends on the time of year.

Which is most important to you in a truck interior?

I need a good stereo.

I need comfortable seats.
I need roll bars.

I need a log of leg room.

Do you prefer leather seats or cloth seats?

I prefer cloth seats.

I prefer seat covers.
I like them both.

I prefer leather seats.

Should a truck have a moon roof?

It should have a sunroof.

I should not have any sort of window on the roof.
I should have a moon roof.

I haven't seen a truck with a moon roof.

Do you currently own a truck?

I have had a truck forever.

I'm considering getting a truck.
I have owned a truck in the past.

I have a couple of trucks.

Would you have running boards on your truck?

I love the way they look.

You would need them to climb in.
I really don't care for them.

It depends on the truck.

Which truck do you think is most stylish?

Ford F-150

Nissan Titan
Chevrolet Colorado

Toyota Tacoma

Where would you drive a truck most?

I would use it for commuting.

I would use it for off-road adventures.
I would use it for working.

I would use it for long trips.

Do you prefer a manual transmission or an automatic?

I don't mind either.

I prefer a manual transmission.
I prefer an automatic transmission.

I can't drive a manual transmission.

Do you like extended cab trucks?

I prefer a single cab.

I love the extended cabs.
I prefer an extended bed.

I like everything bigger.

Do you like trucks with dual wheels?

I think they look cool.

I love them.
That's too much truck for me.

I would love to have one.

When it comes to small trucks, do you prefer the Ford Ranger or the Chevy S-10?

I like them both.

I don't like small trucks.
I prefer the Ford Ranger.

I like the Chevy S-10 more.

How high off the ground would your truck sit?

It would sit at a normal height.

I would sit as high as a monster truck.
I would be a lowrider.

I didn't know you could change the height.

Would you need a rear parking camera to park a truck?

I can do it with just my mirrors.

It does come in handy.
I need it.

I don't need it, but I want it.

Do you prefer a Dodge Ram or a Chevrolet Silverado?

I like them both.

I prefer the Silverado.
I need the horsepower of the Ram.

I actually prefer a different truck.

Would you ever put a customized paint job on a truck?

No, it spoils the original paint.

It depends on the paint job.
I would love stripes.

I wouldn't mind a few flames.

Would you ever trade a truck for a sports car?

I wouldn't trade my truck for anything.

I wouldn't mind having both.
I would prefer an SUV.

It depends on how fancy the sports car was.

Does a truck need to have a lot of towing capacity?

I don't think so.

I think it's important. I need to tow things.
I need a lot of towing capacity.

As long as it tows my boat, it's good enough.

Do you prefer diesel or gasoline powered engines?

I prefer gasoline.

Either one is fine with me.
I prefer diesel engines.

Both of them have their virtues.

How many people should a truck comfortably fit?

2

3
4

5 or more

Would you like a truck to have wireless capabilities?

I don't need that fancy stuff.

It makes life handy.
No, but GPS would be good.

I want all the capabilities.

Where are you most likely to purchase a new truck?

Classified ads

Hand-me-down
Dealership

Collector

Which classic model truck do you like most?

Chevy Cameo

Chevy Five
Ford F-100

Chevy C-10

Do you like the step side style on a truck?

It's okay.

I love it.
I prefer a regular bed.

I think it looks cool.

What kind of exhaust should a truck have?

A normal exhaust

Dual chrome pipes
Smokestack

One that will pass inspection

Would you ever let someone else drive your truck?

Of course, I would.

I would let anyone take it for a spin.
I prefer to do the driving.

I might let my spouse drive it once.

Would your back window open?

I love that feature!

It's not necessary.
I don't like the opening kind.

It does look pretty sweet.

Where would you have truck maintenance performed?

I would do it myself.

I have a mechanic.
I would take it back to the dealership.

It depends on the problem.

Do you think American-made trucks or Japanese-made trucks are more rugged?

I think it's a tie.

I think American trucks are more rugged.
I'm not sure.

I think Japanese trucks are more durable.

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