Can We Guess If You Drive a Manual or an Automatic Truck?

By: Ami Brown
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess If You Drive a Manual or an Automatic Truck?
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About This Quiz

Trucks can be powerful vehicles no matter if they are automatic or manual stick shifts. This quiz is a fun way to see if we can guess what type of truck is best for you based on some fun questions. Do you like the feel of controlling the power of your vehicle, or is a relaxing cruise control your idea of fun laid-back driving? We think we can guess. 

Manual trucks have been around since autos were invented, but the automatic is much more of modern day driving luxury. By answering these personality questions, we will see which one suits your the best. Many drivers today have never felt the grind of a clutch or the inevitable stalling on a steep hill in traffic. There is much more stress involved, footwork and hand-eye coordination to pull off confident stick-driving. The manual truck is not for everyone but is a lot of fun for those so inclined. 

The cruise control is almost standard now in automatic trucks and requires much less leg work. With the new self-driving, self-parking and all around car cameras, it's getting easier to drive with these hi-tech inventions and advances. Who knows what the future holds for automatics, but we think it could be quite amazing. Take this quiz and let's see what kind of truck best suits you - the modern automatic or the traditional manual. "Stick" it out and let's go.

If someone wanted to take you on an off-adventure, how would you respond?
I'd love to go if someone else was driving.
I'd love to go and drive as well.
It sounds like great fun, driving or riding.
Off-road is not really my thing.

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Of the following choices, who would you say is your favorite hero?
I don't know any of these.
Mario Andretti
Dale Earnhardt​
Pavarotti

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Thinking about your overall coordination skills, which statement best describes you?
I'm not so coordinated; in fact, I'm a little clumsy.
My hands and feet are independent of each other, and I am well coordinated.
I'm coordinated most of the time, but I can be a little goofy, too.
I don't think my skills are too bad.

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You're out on a casual drive and you have to stop on a steep hill; how does that make you feel?
I get anxious about stalling out.
I love the feel of riding the clutch.
It doesn't​ bother me.
I bypass steep hills so that doesn't happen.

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Your friend can get tickets to any Broadway show; what do you choose?
"Phantom"
"Stomp"
"Chicago"
"A Chorus Line"

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If you had to take a dance class, what would you choose?
The Waltz
Hip Hop
Jazz
Modern

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When working out in the gym, what part of the body do you concentrate on the most?
Upper body, arms ​and biceps
I never go to the gym.
An all-over work out is what I enjoy.
Legs and glutes, of course

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Buying gas is such a chore; what are your thoughts on gas or diesel?
I like to fill up with the highest Octane available.
I like to be thrifty and make every penny count.
I usually put in a mid-grade gas.
Not sure, someone else fills up my car.

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When driving, how does it make you feel when changing gears?
I don't notice.
I love the power and the feeling of control.
I like to hear the roar of the engine.
I like to sit back with cruise control on.

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Thinking back to when you were a kid, what career did you dream of having when you grew up?
Astronaut
Race car driver
Fireman
Truck driver

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What quote best describes you when out for a drive or casual trip?
Slow and easy is my style.
If you can't find 'em, grind 'em.
Let's have fun and explore.
Move over grandma, I'm coming through!

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When it comes to your natural abilities, which hand do you favor?
I am 100% left-handed.
100% right-handed
I am 100% ambidextrous.
I do most things with my right hand but can do OK in a pinch with my left.

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When dressing up for Halloween, what costume would you rather wear?
Ghost
Pirate or maiden
Doctor or nurse
Zombie or monster

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On an average daily drive, how do you usually slow down and stop?
Press the brakes gently
Down shift whenever possible
It depends on the situation.
Skid to a stop to make a statement

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If you take a road trip with a friend, how long is "long enough"?
Cross country, in about seven days
Road trips are never long enough.
Three or four days max
I don't like road trips very much; I would rather fly.

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If you got the chance to go anywhere, what is your idea of ultimate fun?
Fly to the Bahamas
Off-road safari somewhere exotic
Cruise to Alaska
Camping and hiking the Grand Canyon

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Formally speaking, what is your favorite pair of shoes when you must dress up?
High heels or polished wing tips
Flats, sandals or dress loafers
If I can't wear flip flops or go barefooted, then count me out.
I avoid dressing up as much as possible.

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What nickname would you associate yourself with the most?
Cry Baby
Gear Head
Motor Mouth
Erkle

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Some people love to work with their hands; how do you feel about that?
I'm more of a brainy thinker.
I love the idea of working with my hands.
I like a little manual labor, but mostly I want to relax.
Hard work doesn't scare me, and it's the only way to really learn a trade.

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When you learned to drive, what kind of vehicle did you first practice on?
A sports car
A heavy duty truck
A family wagon-type
A hand-me-down junker

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Of the list below, which of these vehicles would be on your bucket list?
Tesla
Porsche
Harley Davidson
Land Rover

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On a casual Sunday drive, what are your go-to-pants style?
Jeans
Cargo pants or khakis
Sweats or yoga pants
Shorts or mini-skirt

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When you travel, what kind of climate or weather do you gravitate toward the most?
Warm and sunny
The colder the better, I love the snow.
Springtime moderate temps
I love the brisk air of fall weather, but not too cold.

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When it comes to identifying vehicle brands, how well do you think you know them without seeing the hood logo or name?
I can spot and identify correctly most big names.
I am an expert; I know them all.
I could probably ID a few, but would probably not pass a test about them.
I would struggle to identify any, except the car/truck I drive.

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When it comes to cruising around town, what do you consider the ultimate driving experience?
Slow Sunday drive around town
Open road and speed
A little bit of everything, the road is my home.
Racing every car I come across

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Look at your hands and fingers; how best would you describe them?
Pristine nails, soft perfect skin
Rough and worn
A few imperfections, but strong
Oil stained and grease that just won't come off.

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Let's talk about your routine; which phrase best describes how you go about your day?
I like things planned out to the second.
I like to be surprised and can go with the flow.
I like organization, but I'm not afraid to be spontaneous sometimes.
Adventure excites me, no planning needed.

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Thinking about the bling and accessories you enjoy wearing, which statement best describes your style?
I love the bling, rings, necklaces and accessories.
I like it simple, nothing extra, just the basics.
I like a bit of bling now and then, classy and flattering, nothing over the top.
No bling for me

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If you could choose any color for your next vehicle, what would it be?
Bright candy-apple red
Camo-green
Midnight black
Some off-the-wall custom paint job, purple, orange or hot pink

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Using your wildest imagination, if you could pick your dream car, what would it be?
Mustang
Ferarri
Jeep
Lamborghini

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